Jean Ponzi
Green Resources Manager
Missouri Botanical Garden
Jean Ponzi is green resources manager at the Missouri Botanical Garden’s EarthWays Center. As a 20-year veteran of the Garden’s sustainability team, “Green Jean” works with businesses of all types and sizes to implement everyday and innovative sustainability practices through the St. Louis Green Business Challenge.
She also provides green practice, product and service information as operator of the Garden’s Planet Doctor public answer service. Her areas of expertise include recycling, composting and waste reduction; indoor air quality; energy efficiency; green building; native plant landscaping for biodiversity and water conservation.