Elisah Pals
Organisation
Zero Waste NederlandJob title
Founder
Country
Netherlands
Working Area
Belgium, Denmark, Netherlands
Languages spoken
Dutch (Native ), English (Fluent), German (Intermediate/Profesionnal setting)
Personal bio
Elisah Pals is the founder of Zero Waste Nederland and has been living a Zero Waste lifestyle since 2015. With a background in behavioral psychology, she leverages her expertise to drive both behavioral and systemic change toward a circular, waste-free world. Elisah specializes in guiding individuals, communities, organizations, and municipalities to adopt sustainable practices and effective waste reduction strategies. She is also actively involved in lobbying efforts at the national level to promote sustainability initiatives.
In her free time, Elisah enjoys teaching and practicing acrobatics, tending to her vegetable garden, and exploring photography. Her diverse interests provide balance and inspiration, fueling her unwavering commitment to creating a more sustainable future.
MiZA accreditation type
- Zero Waste Cities Accredited Mentor
Zero Waste expertise
- Biowaste
- Climate
- Reuse & Repair Initiatives
- Waste Prevention
- Strategy Development
- Prevention of Food Waste
- Single-use Plastic Prevention
- Separate Collection of Recyclables and Residual Waste
- Engaging Communities in Zero Waste Initiatives
- Policy advising and behavioural change psychology
Project experiences
- Project Title: Zero Waste Week Amsterdam 2024 Date: October 2024 Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands Company: Zero Waste Nederland / Municipality of Amsterdam Key Achievements: - Organized and coordinated 115 workshops and activities focused on sustainability, waste reduction, and circular economy for Amsterdam inhabitants. - Managed partnerships with local organizations, experts, and venues to ensure successful delivery of all planned events. - Increased community engagement and awareness, with over [2000] participants, resulting in a substantial impact on waste reduction initiatives in the city.
- Project Title: Consultancy for the Introduction of New Policy on Printed Commercial Folders Date: Q3-4 2024 Location: Breda, Netherlands Company: Zero Waste Nederland / Municipality of Breda Key Achievements: - Provided strategic consultancy to the municipality of Breda on implementing a new opt-in system to prevent the distribution of printed commercial folders, reducing paper waste and unnecessary consumption. - Collaborated with city officials and stakeholders to design a seamless, user-friendly opt-in system to ensure smooth adoption by residents. - Contributed to the achievement of a projected 80% reduction in paper waste, fostering a more sustainable and environmentally conscious community.
- Project Title: Review of the Waste Prevention Policy for Amsterdam Date: July 2023 Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands Company: Zero Waste Nederland / Municipality of Amsterdam Key Achievements: - Conducted a comprehensive review of Amsterdam's existing Waste Prevention Policy, analyzing and refining the documents to sharpen their focus on waste prevention and behavioral change. - Enhanced policy frameworks by introducing new elements and strategies aimed at strengthening the overall waste reduction approach in the city. - Collaborated with local authorities and stakeholders to ensure that the updated policies aligned with the city’s sustainability goals and maximized their potential impact on residents' waste behavior.