Electronic Circular Innovation Award
The Electronic Circular Innovation Award honors individuals and organizations across the electronics value chain who are actively enabling reuse, repair, refurbishment and recycling of electronics.
This award is intentionally broad and inclusive, welcoming nominees from any part of the electronics ecosystem — including manufacturers, brands, recyclers, refurbishers, designers, service providers, technology companies, logistics providers and program or policy leaders.
Meet the 2026 Winner
Adam Shine
President, Sunnking Sustainable Solutions
Adam Shine has nearly 20 years of experience in the recycling industry and serves as President of Sunnking Sustainable Solutions. During his tenure, he has played a key role in Sunnking’s growth, helping the company expand from processing approximately 12 million pounds of material annually to more than double that volume.
Beyond his leadership at Sunnking, Adam is actively involved in advancing the recycling industry through several leadership and advisory roles. His industry involvement includes extensive work with the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) and the REMADE Institute, where he contributes to initiatives focused on strengthening the recycling industry, advancing sustainable manufacturing and supporting the circular economy.
Meet the 2026 Nominees
Jeff Gloyd
Founder, Gloyd Recycling Solutions
Jeff Gloyd is the founder of Gloyd Recycling Solutions, an environmental consulting, engineering and process design firm, and creator of the Battery-In-Device Shredding (BIDS) system. BIDS processes battery-containing electronics without hand disassembly and operates domestically and overseas.
Andrea Murphy
Director of Environmental Affairs and Sustainability, Panasonic
Andrea Murphy is Director of Environmental Affairs and Sustainability at Panasonic Corporation of North America, where she leads regulatory compliance, recycling and sustainability initiatives and supports the company’s global GREEN IMPACT. Circular economy is her passion project.
Universal Recycling Technologies (URT)
Represented by Ken Thomas
Universal Recycling Technologies (URT) is advancing electronics circularity through the NEXLOOP Polymer Alliance, connecting recyclers, manufacturers and downstream partners to create stronger domestic pathways for recovering and returning electronics plastics to productive use.
