Experts
Experience
10+ years
Home city/town
Munich
Current location of work
Munich
Country
Germany
Languages spoken
German (Native), English (Fluent), Spanish (Intermediate)
Nicole has been advising companies, organisations and cities on the topics of circular economy, resource efficiency, zero waste, sustainable packaging and reusable packaging for over 15 years and has led numerous cooperation projects, designed and moderated expert events and workshops and conducted hundreds of consultations with companies. She is a graduate environmental scientist and consultant for resource efficiency (VDI). In 2021/22 Nicole was involved in preparing a zero waste strategy for the cities of Munich and Cologne and is currently coordinating a zero waste enterprise network.
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?
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:
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:
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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