Experience
2-5 years
Home city/town
Berlin
Current location of work
Berlin
Country
Germany
Languages spoken
German (Native), English (Fluent), Spanish (Intermediate)
Doris is a sustainability professional with over six years’ experience in waste prevention. Since June 2022, she has served on the board of Zero Waste Germany. Based in Berlin, she works on the Zero Waste City project of the Zero Waste Verein. Previously she was active in Spain and co-founded the Zero Waste Barcelona Network. She holds a M.Sc. degree in Interdisciplinary Studies for Environmental, Economic and Social Sustainability with a specialisation in Urban and Industrial Ecology from the Autonomous University in Barcelona, Spain.
Certified Zero Waste Ambassador
Do you have the Zero Waste Ambassador Certificate, issued by the "BEZWA" project?
No
Certified Zero Waste Trainer
Do you have the Zero Waste Trainer Certificate, issued by the "BEZWA" project?
No
Zero Waste Mentor
Are you already or will be a mentor to municipalities for the Zero Waste Cities Certification, hosted by MiZA?
Yes
Zero Waste Auditor
Are you already or will be an auditor to municipalities for the Zero Waste Cities Certification, hosted by MiZA?
Yes
Municipalities/Territories worked with before:
Fields of Expertise
Knowledge
Level
Reuse & repair initiatives
Prevention of food waste / knowledge of food systems
Single-use plastics prevention
Extended Producer Responsibility schemes
The recycling process for key waste streams (paper, plastics, metals)
Organics management and composting
Separate collection of recyclables and residual waste
Economic incentives for waste reduction (e.g. PAYT)
Engaging the community in zero waste initiatives
Residual waste disposal methods
Key waste & circular economy related EU legislation
Fields of Expertise
Skills
Level
Digital Communication
Delivering / facilitating short-term workshops (1h-1 day)
Delivering / facilitating long workshops (+1 day)
Public speaking / oral communications
Advocacy & lobbying
Consulting municipalities and/or businesses
Project-based monitoring & evaluation
Other relevant qualifications / certifications?
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