Yasmin Bowers created YB Green® while living in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Out of her frustrations with the lack of glass recycling in her community, Bowers started recycling the glass herself in order to raise awareness on the community need. She collects, washes, crushes, and melts the glass into colorful jewelry and accessories. Bowers has been a DC local for a few years, but continues to collect glass in the 9th Ward whenever she visits her family.  For more information, visit ybgreen.net or email yb_green@yahoo.com.