
Individual professional
Valentine Cancel
valentine@zerowastefrance.org

Experience
2-5 years
Home city/town
Angoulême
Current location of work
Tours / Paris
Country
France
Languages spoken
French (Native), English (Fluent)
A 2014 graduate of Sciences Po Paris, Valentine is the coordinator of the network of local zero waste groups in France. As such, she is in charge of the engagement and coordination of citizens' actions in favour of a zero waste society throughout the country.
Zero Waste Ambassador Course
Have you completed the in-person Zero Waste Ambassador course organised by the 'BEZWA' project?
No
Zero Waste Trainer Course
Have you completed the in-person Zero Waste Trainer course organised 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 Trainer
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
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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