Representing Healix, a clean-tech start-up that is fighting plastic pollution by recycling ocean bound and agricultural plastics using a self-developed and patented recycling technology. We create circular polymers from discarded ropes and nets to reduce carbon footprint and eliminate the use of virgin plastics.

Representing WASTE NL as the lead organization amongst local partner organizations. Providing guidance and assistance for the FINILOOP investment program through planning and implementation at a local level. Other objectives include research for expansion, stakeholder management, and the development of training curricula. The FINILOOP program aims to: create sustainable circular waste management systems, improve the livelihoods of (in)formal waste workers, professionalize and scale the plastic recycling sector.

Developing a new partner policy plan with a focus on improving the assessment procedure and documentation automatization. Other activities include the review of acquisition workflow and automating related documentation.

Researching the resilience position of farmer households in regards to climate change induced shocks and stresses.

During this traineeship, we have researched the current implementation of the SDG strategy in the city of The Hague. By implementing a baseline study we were able to provide the city of The Hague with an overview of the implementation process. This will allow the policymakers to review and possibly optimize their strategies when implementing the Sustainable Development Goals. TheRockGroup, together with the SDG House Network launched the very first SDG Traineeship in the world in March 2021. During the traineeship, trainees are working for a client to gain experience in the practice of sustainable entrepreneurship. During the 15-week program, each team receives a specific assignment from a client, which they work on as a team under the guidance of TheRockGroup.

Researching the implementation of the re-use program of spare parts for increasing circularity, overall efficiency, sustainability and reducing material waste.

Researching the waste management chain for the implementation of local plastic recycling initiatives and projects focused on sustainable and circular waste management. This research project is part of a large initiative by Dutch and Vietnamese educational institutes and private sector. Main focus on increasing resilience among water, rural and urban areas.

Management intern Baliyo Ghar reconstruction and training program implemented by NSET in the Nuwakot district, Nepal. Because I was stationed in the district office in Battar, I was able to assist achieving management objectives on both district and local level. All trainings and programs are steered from district level, through local offices down to community level.

Assessing maintenance condition of real estate and integration in automated maintenance management planning. Five months as an intern, three months as an employee.

Assisting in project planning, design, monitoring and material purchasing of residential and industrial construction projects.