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WASTED is a community LABORATORY for small-scale reprocessing of plastic waste. In the initial stages, the project is located in Noorderpark in Amsterdam Noord. The main goal is to work with the local community to up-cycle plastic waste collected from the neighborhood into products for the neighborhood because plastic collection should have a positive purpose and goal for those that make the effort to recycle.

WASTED is developing along the following activities:

• Collecting community plastic
• Reprocessing waste with kinetic sport processing machines
• Addressing neighborhood needs
• Organizing educative summer waste programs
• Establishing a long-term waste up-cycling economy

In this respect we are looking for a junior producer.

Activities:
• Doing field research amongst the local community in Amsterdam Noord
• Online communication – social media and blogging
• Production of events and activities
• Assisting the project manager

You have:
• An interest in innovative urban development, circularity and co-creation on a local community scale
• A background in Urban Studies or a related field of social science
• Excellent Dutch and English writing skills
• The possibility to commit to this project for 3 days a week for 6 months

We offer:
• The chance to be part of an innovative project from the start
• Experience in production, research and communication in the creative sector

To apply, send motivation letter and CV to barbara(at)citiesthemagazine(dot)com. The position is open until filled.