Our Experts

We have trained and verified experts within our broad European network. On this page, you can access key details for these experts, who are ready and willing to support local stakeholders in the implementation of effective zero waste strategies.

Want to become a qualified expert?

Zero Waste Ambassador and Trainer Certificate

We have developed the  Zero Waste Ambassador and Trainer Certificate to promote and give credibility to verified zero waste experts and trainers in Europe.

Why get the Ambassador and/or Trainer Certificate?

  • Upgrade your professional portfolio in the growing field of circular economy
  • Assure your city and/or clients that you have the most up-to-date qualifications in the field of zero waste and the teaching of it.

In order to get qualified with the Ambassador or Trainer Certificates, you’ll need to follow these steps:

  • Attend one of our open Ambassador/Trainer trainings, which we organise with partners at least once a year
  • Submit the required analysis task, based on your zero waste or training work (the form with specific questions will be given by our assessors)
  • Attend an interview with 2 of our assessors

In case you are not able to attend our training, or believe you already have the needed qualifications, it’s also possible to apply for the certificate with these additional tasks:

  • For the Ambassador Certificate – an additional work plan for your zero waste advocacy work and a specific zero waste related task given by the assessor.
  • For the Trainer Certificate – the assessor(s) will have to have the possibility to observe one of the applicant’s teaching sessions.

The Certificate is valid for 3 years, after which the Diploma holder can go through a renewal process to extend their Certificate for another 3 years.

There are small fees required to cover the costs of both attending the training and receiving the Certificate. Discounts are provided to individuals from Zero Waste Europe member organisations.

If you are interested in getting certified, contact us at [email protected]

The Zero Waste Ambassador and Trainer Certificates were developed in collaboration with Let’s Do It Foundation, Ekologi brez meja, Tallinn University and Estonian University of Life Sciences with funding received from Erasmus+ programme.

Country

Years of experience

Siret Kapak

Experience

0-2 years

Current location of work

Tartu

Country

Estonia

Estonian University of Life Sciences

Mirell Merirand

Experience

2-5 years

Current location of work

Tallinn

Country

Estonia

Let's Do It Foundation

Christian Baron

Experience

5-10 years

Current location of work

Aalen

Country

Germany

zusammen-weiterdenken - Christian Baron Consulting

Doris Knickmeyer

Experience

2-5 years

Current location of work

Berlin

Country

Germany

Zero Waste Germany

Evelina Lundqvist

Experience

5-10 years

Current location of work

Langenlois

Country

Austria

The Good Tribe

Nicole Seyring

Experience

10+ years

Current location of work

Munich

Country

Germany

circulatemore

Kaisa Hansen

Experience

5-10 years

Current location of work

Tallinn

Country

Estonia

TalTech Innovation & Business Centre / CompAct / Circular Economy Estonia

Ivo Kropácek

Experience

10+ years

Current location of work

Olomouc

Country

Czech Republic

Hnutí DUHA - Friends of the Earth Czech Republic

Аnna Prokayeva

Experience

5-10 years

Current location of work

Kharkiv / Liubotyn / Zmiiv

Country

Ukraine

The Center for Social and Media Initiatives (Kharkiv Zero Waste)

Lenka Beznáková

Experience

10+ years

Current location of work

All of Slovakia and Czech Republic

Country

Slovakia

Friends of the Earth - SPZ

Branislav Monok

Experience

10+ years

Current location of work

All of Slovakia and Czech Republic

Country

Slovakia

Friends of the Earth - SPZ

Kadri Kalle

Experience

2-5 years

Current location of work

Tartu

Country

Estonia

Let's Do It Foundation

Paulo Lucas

Experience

2-5 years

Current location of work

Ourém

Country

Portugal

ZERO - Associação Sistema Terrestre Sustentável

Barbara Repovs

Experience

0-2 years

Current location of work

Vipava

Country

Slovenia

Zavod za turizem TRG Vipava

Evelyn Rath

Experience

2-5 years

Current location of work

Graz

Country

Austria

Zero Waste Austria

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