Let's Do It Foundation

Mirell Merirand

[email protected]

Experience

2-5 years

Home city/town

Tallinn

Current location of work

Tallinn

Country

Estonia

Languages spoken

Estonian (Native), English (Advanced), Italian (Elementary)

The focus of Mirell’s activities is improving the quality of life through sustainable and environmentally friendly solutions. She coordinates trainings and courses on circular business models and zero waste topics for businesses and municipalities, conducting educational courses about circular economy for teachers and high school students. She holds a Master's degree in business, where the research area of her thesis was the feasibility of a sustainable textile industry. This topic is still in her agenda through various projects.

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?

Yes

Zero Waste Mentor

Are you already or will be a mentor to municipalities for the Zero Waste Cities Certification, hosted by MiZA?

No

Zero Waste Auditor

Are you already or will be an auditor to municipalities for the Zero Waste Cities Certification, hosted by MiZA?

No

Municipalities/Territories worked with before:

Estonia

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

Knowledge of specific pieces of EU legislation:

Strategy for sustainable and circular textiles

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?

Not yet, but I would like to become a mentor for the Zero Waste Cities Certification
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