Who Are We?
A Professional Partner for Measurable Environmental Impact
About Us.
Curious About Our Mission?
At GEIS, our mission is to turn plastic recovery and recycling activity into measurable, accountable environmental outcomes through structured program design, disciplined execution, and transparent documentation. We operate an independent plastic impact and crediting framework built for immediate launch, helping public and private partners move from environmental intent into real-world implementation with clear rules, registry-governed accountability, and credible oversight.
Our work is built around pilot-ready infrastructure, active partner onboarding, recovery and recycling pathway development, validation and verification workflows, registry-based issuance and retirement, and claims controls designed to protect integrity from project entry through final use. GEIS was built to provide a serious framework for organizations seeking more than broad sustainability language — one that turns plastic impact into governed, traceable, and execution-ready results.
Founder / CEO
Yerahmeel Ben-Yehudah
Yerahmeel Ben-Yehudah is the Founder and CEO of Global Environmental Impact Solutions (GEIS), where he is engineering next-generation environmental credit systems designed for precision, accountability, and real-world verification.
A disabled U.S. veteran and autistic savant with a background in multiple industries—including industrial equipment design and supply chain infrastructure—Yerahmeel is known for his ability to see what others miss. His work is driven by deep pattern recognition and systems-level thinking, allowing him to identify inefficiencies, expose weak assumptions, and architect solutions that hold up under real-world conditions.
Operating with the mindset of a “one-man red team,” he challenges every layer of a system—from data inputs to final outputs—ensuring that environmental impact is not just claimed, but proven.
Through GEIS, he is building a framework where mismanaged plastic is transformed into verified, traceable impact, backed by structured data and measurable outcomes. His mission is to redefine environmental accountability by creating systems where trust is not given—it is earned through transparency, validation, and precision.
COO
Heather Kats
I am proud to announce my new role as Chief Operating Officer at GEIS Global Environmental Impact Solutions, where I am combining years of organizational leadership with my lifelong passion for environmental preservation to drive meaningful, sustainable impact.
I am a driven and community-oriented professional with a strong foundation in leadership, entrepreneurship, and event coordination. A graduate of Purdue University, I have developed both the technical knowledge and practical experience needed to lead and grow successful ventures.
As the former CEO of Ryan’s Sealcoating Inc., I managed day-to-day operations while scaling the business through strategic planning, customer relationship management, and operational efficiency. My experience as a small business CEO has equipped me with a versatile skill set.
In addition to my business experience, I have a strong passion for community engagement. I successfully hosted benefit concerts and silent art auctions, coordinating logistics, partnerships, and fundraising efforts to support meaningful causes.
I also have a deep passion for all things nature and am committed to preservation efforts, sustainability, and protecting the environment for future generations.
CTO
Julian Walle
Julian Walle serves as Chief Technology Officer of Global Environmental Impact Solutions, LLC (GEIS), where he oversees the company’s technology strategy, digital infrastructure, and systems development in support of environmental impact initiatives. A service-disabled U.S. Army veteran with more than 20 years of service, Julian brings deep experience in leadership, operations, logistics, and technology-driven project execution.
After his military career, Julian built additional expertise in IT operations and enterprise project management, supporting complex, global operational environments and large-scale initiatives. At GEIS, he applies that experience to designing and advancing the systems that enable environmental impact measurement, project coordination, environmental credit processes, and scalable program delivery.
Plastic Credits Partnership Advisor
Ryan Kats
I’m proud to announce an exciting shift in my professional journey—bringing over 30 years of experience in surface construction, along with a strong network of industry relationships, to GEIS Global Environmental Impact Solutions. This transition allows me to apply my background in a new way, contributing to innovative efforts aimed at redefining how we view and manage plastic waste.
With three decades of hands-on experience in surface construction, I’ve developed a deep understanding of the industry from the ground up—literally. As a dedicated small business owner-operator, I’ve built my reputation on quality workmanship, reliability, and long-term client relationships. My background spans residential, commercial, and industrial projects, where I’ve consistently delivered durable, high-performance surfaces tailored to each client’s needs.
I take pride in managing every phase of a project—from initial consultation and site preparation to final finishing—ensuring efficiency, safety, and attention to detail at every step. My approach combines traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques and materials, allowing me to adapt to evolving industry standards while maintaining proven practices.
As I step into this new chapter with GEIS Global Environmental Impact Solutions, I’m driven by the opportunity to be part of meaningful change—leveraging practical experience and industry insight to support sustainable solutions and environmental responsibility.
I’m always open to connecting with fellow professionals, clients, and partners who value experience, innovation, and results-driven work.
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GEIS Advisors contribute to the integrity of the GEIS standard by informing methodology, validating assumptions, and reinforcing alignment with regulatory, environmental, and operational realities.
Their involvement ensures that GEIS remains grounded in measurable impact, audit-ready infrastructure, and disciplined execution, not theory.
Jonathan Jepson, Chief Executive & Founder
Seqestra™
Jimi Cohen, President
Treegens Foundation
Nicholas Longo, President
Monthly Earth Day, Inc.
Family-owned business, individually managed under common ownership, excels in commercial waste and recycling pickup, also known as commercial dumpster service. We provide large dumpster rentals for various projects. sell and service compactors and balers. Our recycling facilities offer rebates based on the materials brought in, promoting environmental sustainability. We are dedicated to exceptional customer service, offering flexible scheduling, prompt pickups, and transparent pricing to ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience. Our goal is to build long-lasting relationships with our customers while contributing to a cleaner, greener future.
At Flying Dutchman Dumpster, we understand the importance of a clean and clutter-free environment. Whether you’re tackling a home renovation, decluttering your space, or managing waste for your business, we’ve got you covered. With years of experience serving the vibrant communities of SW Florida, we’ve earned our reputation for excellence. When you choose Flying Dutchman Dumpster, you’re not just choosing a waste management service; you’re choosing a partner dedicated to your convenience and peace of mind.
PlastiStock is GEIS’s dedicated processing and feedstock infrastructure partner, converting recovered post-consumer plastic into specification-ready material for advanced recycling, manufacturing, and circular-material supply chains.
Built around industrial preprocessing, material handling, and buyer-defined specifications, PlastiStock helps bridge the gap between recovered plastic and reliable industrial feedstock supply.
At MPR (Midwest Paper Retriever), a third-generation family-owned and operated company, we are deeply committed to environmental sustainability and enhancing business efficiency. With locations across the state and operations spanning Chicagoland and NW Indiana, we provide comprehensive waste audits and a variety of waste management services. Our Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) and Frontload trucks service waste and recycling containers at commercial and industrial businesses, churches, schools, and residences. We also offer Flatbed, Box Truck, and Trailer services for large-scale commercial customers. Whether you need to rent, lease, or purchase equipment, we have solutions that fit your needs and budget, from compactors to large-scale baling or shredding systems.
Family owned and operated company since 1976. Our Mission: Customer service is what sets us apart from the rest. Our Dispatch team brings over 40+ years of combined expertise in the refuse removal industry. They will help you choose the right dumpster for your project and do so promptly and courteously. Our drivers are top notch and will care for your property as if it was their own. They are prompt, friendly and take pride in their work.
Independent Recycling Services, Inc. (IRS) is one of the largest privately owned waste and recycling companies in the Chicago area. Independent Recycling provides customized disposal solutions to commercial properties, offices, small businesses, contractors, industrial facilities, and residential properties. With a large fleet operating 24/7 and a variety of container options, IRS can accommodate any waste volume and facility access limitations. With a strong work ethic and commitment to protecting the environment, IRS has grown to become Chicago’s premier garbage disposal service.
For over 20 years, Millennium Recycling has provided a competitive edge against large, corporate companies by providing customized waste management programs, cost-effective pricing, and in-demand services for waste hauling and recycling. With a large fleet and inventory consisting of over 1,000 roll-off containers and compactors, MRI can accommodate any waste volume and facility access limitations. By prioritizing our customers, Millennium Recycling has grown to become Northwest Indiana’s and Illinois Suburb’s premier waste disposal service.
Riverview Materials is a third generation family owned and operated company with locations across the state. Riverview Materials operates across Chicagoland, servicing the entire Midwest. We operate MRF’s (Material Recovery Facilities) and collection vehicles to service our commercial and industrial customers. We also operate Flatbed, Box Truck and Trailer service for large scale commercial customers. We can provide a variety of equipment options in the form of renting, leasing or outright selling. From a compactor up to a large scale baling or shredding system, we can come up with a solution for your needs while staying within budget and making economical sense. We can help any organization or company with service and equipment needs across the Midwest.
Loop Paper Recycling Inc. has operated a secured recovery facility in the Chicagoland area for 30+ years. There are four facilities throughout the Chicagoland area that specialize in purchasing recyclable commodities that most recyclers cannot handle. These include recyclables ranging from commercially generated cardboard, all grades of printer paper, office paper, shrink wrap, plastics, Super Sacs to many other commodities. We are dedicated to providing prompt, quality recycling services. Our goal is for our customers to reduce their waste stream through recycling.
Seqestra™ (“Seqestra”) is a nature-positive business infrastructure company that re-engineers how organisations invest in nature. Through the Seqestra Integrity Layer, Seqestra maps nature-related risk across corporate supply chains, unlocks funding capacity from existing spend, routes capital into verified nature projects, and validates real-world outcomes through digital Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (dMRV). Seqestra’s mission is to turn the global nature crisis into a growth opportunity by transforming pledges into verified, stakeholder-trusted proof.
Northwood Infrastructure Capital Limited (“NICL”) is a purpose-driven investment and development platform dedicated to accelerating the world’s transition to clean energy. Founded by industry veterans who have financed and delivered utility-scale solar, battery storage, and grid-edge projects across multiple continents, NICL combines deep technical insight with disciplined capital management. NICL is proudly funded by the British Business Bank and holds a portfolio of clean energy projects and portfolio companies spanning the UK and beyond.
Treegens Foundation (“Treegens”) is an international nonprofit organization operating across 12 nations, dedicated to mobilizing communities around the world to remove plastic from the environment and restore ecosystems through active reforestation.
Monthly Earth Day, Inc. (“MED”) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to mobilizing communities around the world to take meaningful, measurable environmental action every month of the year.
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GEIS partners with the organizations that help move plastic through the full protocol, from collection and transport to recycling, controlled processing, and verification. Every partner plays a role in building a system designed for measurable impact, traceability, and professional execution.