Hayley Wenda-Zilka
Director of Operations
Verde Environmental Technologies

Hayley Wenda-Zilka is the Director of Operations at Verde Environmental Technologies, Inc., maker of the Deterra Drug Deactivation and Disposal System. It is a patented, plant-based pouch designed to safely and permanently deactivate unused medications. With extensive experience in operations management, supply chain optimization, and sustainable product development, Hayley leads the teams responsible for delivering high quality and high performance pouch solutions that support both public health and environmental protection.

Through her work at Verde, Hayley helps advance innovative packaging technologies that prioritize safety, ease of use, and sustainability. Under her leadership, the Deterra System has scaled to meet growing global demand as a critical tool in preventing drug misuse and reducing pharmaceutical contamination. She will discuss the unique challenges and opportunities in designing medical packaging that meets rigorous safety standards while supporting sustainability goals, and share real-world insights from one of the industry's leading solutions in drug deactivation.