Madi Burt
2024 Climate Influencer

Madi is a vegan, community activist, and local creative. They are the manager of Metro Detroit’s first zero-waste store, Walking Lightly, where they share resources and are present in the community through collective efforts to reduce waste and keep single-use plastics out of the waste stream. Their work doesn’t exclusively focus on personal consumption choices; Madi and the small but mighty Walking Lightly crew organize community outreach events, such as trash cleanups and educational workshops. Madi strongly believes in the power of individual choices and the change that follows from those actions.
Outside of the local refill shop, Madi is pursuing their BFA in Acting at Wayne State University. On and off the stage, she hopes to make a positive impact. Madi loves exploring the intersection between sustainability and creativity, as well as upcycling, altering, and making clothes from secondhand fabrics for herself and others, and making candles in repurposed vessels. If it’s creatively fulfilling and good for the environment, you can bet Madi has dabbled. Madi hopes this incredible opportunity with MiCAN will help her expand their skill set to better share, support, and connect with others about climate justice and beyond.