Circular Economy Intern

Do you have experience in Circular Economy? Are you passionate about research, sustainability, and communication?
Do you have experience in Circular Economy? Are you passionate about research, sustainability, and communication?
The world has made a huge effort in improving resource efficiency through technology. There is no doubt that this traditional consumption pattern, the “linear” economy is pressuring the planetary limits and threatening business at the same time. In 2015, the European Commission adopted its first circular economy action plan, and in 2019, a comprehensive report on the implementation of the action plan was adopted. Circular Economy aims at optimizing resource efficiency, ensuring waste is recovered for new users or production cycle. In 2021, the Indian Government published three white papers on Circular Economy: Electronic and Electrical sector, Toxic and Hazardous Industrial Waste, and Medical Devices. These actions show that the government is actively taking steps to change from a linear to a circular economy, taking a path towards resource efficiency, reduction of operating cost, and building competitiveness and self-reliance.
The Regulatory Team at Global Product Compliance (GPC) is responsible for understanding the legal requirements of chemical compliance in various countries. We are eager to bring Circular Economy Interns onboard to be responsible for research on sustainable chemicals for a circular economy. We research and update ourselves on the legal requirements of chemical compliance and its impacts on SMEs. We then communicate with our clients and help them to be prepared for the best compliance options. Do you want to be part of our team and bring the ideas of Circular Economy to chemical compliance?
Key responsibilities include:
Research relevant Circular Economy related policies (starts with the EU) with a focus on chemical regulatory compliance, for instance, EU’s chemical strategy for sustainability (CSS)
SCIP database dissemination for a safer circular economy
Work with the regulatory team to understand substitution of hazardous chemicals in EU regulation and its relation to the goal of Circular Economy
Compile latest updates and event information on Circular Economy in various countries
Keep abreast of changes existing and upcoming legislation related to Circular Economy
Work proactively with the policy paper to identify new opportunities in chemical compliance
Cooperate with external parties like organizations, authorities, and NGOs



Education/Experience Requirements
We believe that you have:
A relevant university degree (B. Sc./ M.Sc.) or currently enrolled in Master Program in the fields of Environmental Science, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Management, Pharmacy, Life science, Agricultural and Food technology
Worked in a multi-cultural environment before
Fluency in written and spoken English
Experience working with MS Office



Bonus Points for:
Fluency in other languages like Japanese, Chinese, Swedish, or French
Driven with a can-do attitude, able to adapt your knowledge to the business needs
Creative thinking, good scientific reading and writing skills
Knowledge within sustainability
Self-motivated, hardworking, detail-oriented and have the ability to keep it simple
A great communicator



Read more about us on our website www.gpcgateway.com or follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/global-product-compliance-gpc-group