Tag: Sustainability
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Working in Sustainable Fashion: A Journey from Amateur to Advocate
I have had the opportunity to work as an events intern at Fashion For Good, an Amsterdam based initiative regarding sustainable fashion that is divided into a museum and an innovation platform. I have always wanted to enter the fashion industry no matter which sector, but never in a million years would I have imagined…
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Impact Day: Measuring Success and Striving for More! My experience and contribution to a unique event!
With my passion for fashion and the branding and marketing industry, I wanted to find a way to combine both. ZDHC was my answer to that! A place where fashion, marketing, branding, and strategy all come together with the bonus of their huge involvement in the sustainability industry. It was not easy to find an…
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A Day in the Life of Communication & Partnerships Intern
9:00 AM – Morning routine I start my day at 9:00 AM, settling into my desk at the True Price Foundation (TPF) office with a cup of coffee. My first task is to check emails and the Global Partnership on the True Price of Food’ inbox. Members often reach out with questions about projects or…
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Reflections from My International Internship at WBCSD: Exploring Sustainability and Decarbonization in Amsterdam’s Energy Transition Campus
My internship at WBCSD, situated in Amsterdam North on the Energy Transition Campus, was not just an ordinary experience—it was a journey that broadened my horizons and equipped me with valuable skills and knowledge. From January to July 2024, I had the privilege of immersing myself in the dynamic world of corporate sustainability, engaging in…
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Biking through my first internship – here’s all you need to know
I embarked on the journey of my first internship back in November. Although the weather was starting to change, making the cloudy Amsterdam colder and colder, I was absolutely sweating with nervousness and excitement as my first day was approaching. With very little knowledge about sustainable transportation, I was afraid of making a fool of…
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Dealing with an internship that disappoints: Three lessons learned
How would you approach an internship that feels unfulfilling, misleading, and that ultimately, disappoints you? One where you realize that it simply isn’t the field or work-place dynamic that aligns with you? One where every single day you’re counting the hours until you are begrudgingly excused? However, no matter how much you may not enjoy…
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What You Revealed to Me
First and foremost, I would like to take the opportunity to thank you, my research participants, for taking the time to be a part of my study. Your input has proved to be very valuable, and I really enjoyed the time spend reviewing my data. I did mention before that I was looking for perceptions…