Kirsten Runyan

In June, Kirsten Runyan (ChemEngr) launched a mission-driven apparel company, melomys (melomys.com), a California-based online store that plants five trees for every purchase. The company is named in honor of the tiny island rodent Bramble Cay melomys, the first species declared extinct due to human-caused climate change. The company has a goal to plant 1 million trees by 2025. The products are ethically made from eco-friendly fabrics with dye processes that minimize water use and pollution. Every product is made to order.