Projects and partners
The Plastics Treaty Impact on SMEs
Sustainability consultant
Worked with EA- Earth Action on a project commissioned by the Ellen Macarthur Foundation and WWF to research the potential impacts of the Global Plastics Treaty on businesses, focusing on smaller companies. The project entailed extensive research, modeling impacts and engaging with over 150 companies around the world. You can find the report titled ‘Making the Global Plastics Treaty work for Micro-, Small-, and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs)’ here.
Henderson Island Expedition
Plastic pollution scientist
Joined the expedition to Henderson Island (part of Pitcairn Island group) in February 2024 as the marine debris scientist in charge of monitoring the state of pollution. This ‘impossible cleanup’ mapped marine debris on the remote, uninhabited island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean and successfully removed 9 tonnes of waste.
Sharjah sustainable tourism website
Content lead and project management
Worked with Sea Going Green and the Sharjah Commerce and Development Authority (SCTDA) to develop a vision for sustainable tourism in Sharjah with an associated website. Responsibilities included project management, content creation, field visits and stakeholder consultations.
Institute for Environmental Studies
Affiliated researcher
After my PhD research was concluded, I maintained guest affiliation with the Institute for Environmental Studies at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. This partnership includes guest lectures, thesis supervision and ongoing research into plastics and circular economy.
Cleaning Litter by Developing and Applying
Innovative Methods in European Seas
Research and engagement
Researcher in the economic and policy working group of the four year, 19 partner CLAIM Horizon 2020 EU project. Led business model and innovation research and supported policy and citizen engagement through workshops and large scale public surveys.
Sustainable tourism certifications
Methodology advisor and training
Supported Sea Going Green to develop methodological assessment strategy for sustainable tourism certifications with the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and International Development Bank.
I am a sustainability strategist and consultant with experience analyzing the societal and business case for (marine) plastic pollution management. I work at the intersection of science, business and society through impactful strategizing, targeted research and engaging communication. I am currently available for freelance research, consulting and communication work.