Zero Waste Germany

Doris Knickmeyer

[email protected]

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:

Berlin, Germany Barcelona, Spain Some Balkan countries

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?

Trained Environmental Assessor for Festivals (AGF) Research on social factors influencing household waste separation Project management
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