Arushi Thakur Email & Phone Number

Mumbai, Mh, In

Goa, India

As the Head of Compliance at The Trash Company, I spearheaded the strategic direction and execution of initiatives aimed at achieving plastic neutrality and advancing sustainable waste management practices. My role involved leading a dedicated team of four professionals to ensure compliance with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations across plastic packaging, e-waste, and battery waste for over 380 clients.Key Responsibilities & Achievements:Leadership & Team Management: Led a high-performing team, fostering a collaborative environment that drove success in managing complex compliance requirements and achieving exceptional client satisfaction.Client-Centric Solutions: Collaborated closely with clients to resolve challenges related to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) compliance. Provided tailored guidance to help them meet their EPR obligations and strategically navigate the complexities of EPR regulations. This included identifying opportunities to shift EPR liabilities wherever applicable, ensuring clients could efficiently achieve compliance while adopting sustainable practices that support the transition from linear to circular economies.Industrial Waste Management: Actively engaged in industrial waste management initiatives, with a particular focus on understanding and improving the entire value chain of plastic packaging generation and recycling. Visited recycling facilities to gain first-hand insights into the processes and challenges associated with plastic recycling. Client Education & Compliance Training: Conducted on-site client visits to demystify the EPR landscape, helping them navigate regulatory requirements and achieve compliance. Organized numerous webinars and internal training sessions to keep both clients and team members abreast of evolving EPR norms and amendments.

Goa, India

Successfully led a high-performing team of 4 individuals, collectively catering to the needs of over 320 clients. Through effective leadership and strategic guidance, we ensured exceptional service delivery and client satisfaction. Beyond client management, I delved into understanding the intricacies of recycling processes from the recycler's perspective. This hands-on experience equipped me with valuable insights into circular economy practices, recycling infrastructure development, and optimizing waste management supply chains. By exploring these aspects, I was able to offer comprehensive solutions and innovative approaches to enhance our clients' sustainability initiatives.

Goa, India

I spearheaded the establishment of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) vertical within myorganization. I played a pivotal role in developing and implementing robust processes for the seamless integration of EPR frameworks to ensure client compliance. A significant part of my responsibilities involved training a dedicated team to coordinate compliance activities with over 150 clients. Through our collective efforts, we provided comprehensive support to clients in navigating and meeting their compliance obligations effectively. This experience enabled me to deepen my expertise in compliance management and cultivate strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Worked on content creation in environment and waste management-related topics.Worked on EPR for plastic packaging waste and EPR E-Waste authorizations with end-to-end client coordination for the same.

Delhi, India

Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh

Post Graduate Diploma In Environmental Law And Policy, A

M.Sc., Environmental Science

Bachelor'S Degree, Chemistry