Social Entrepreneur.
Recycling Expert.
Abolitionist.
“ Kabira is an original champion of the inclusive green economy.
Her leadership is unique; willing to take on multiple problems at the same time with smarts, style, passion and vision.”
-Van J, President of Green For All
About Kabira
Since 2006, Kabira has been working to build an inclusive green economy. She has focused specifically on the intersection between creating good green jobs and opportunities for people who face systemic barriers to employment, particularly for those coming home from incarceration.
Kabira recently stepped down as the CEO of Retrievr, a Closed Loop Partners company focused on electronics and textile recycling. She took on this role after her years as Founder and CEO of Isidore Electronics Recycling (2011-2016) and then Homeboy Recycling (2016-2020).
The Work
Former CEO
Part of the Closed Loop Partners family, innovating around the residential collection of electronics and clothing in order to advance the circular economy.
Founder & Former CEO
Full service ITAD and electronics recycling company offering career opportunities for people facing systemic barriers to employment.
Founder & Former CEO
Electronics Recycling social enterprise dedicated to permanent employment for people coming home from incarceration.
Videos
HP Garage
HP's publication The Garage tells the story of Homeboy Recycling's partnership with HP Inc. and its pioneering closed-loop recycling system.
TEDx
Kabira's 2014 TEDx talk tells the story of Isidore Recycling and recovering value with the people and things that our society has traditionally thrown away.
