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About Mission Zero Academy (MiZA)
At Mission Zero Academy (MiZA), we offer comprehensive training courses designed to empower municipalities, businesses, and their communities with the knowledge and skills needed for an effective transition to zero waste and sustainable practices. Born from Zero Waste Europe’s Zero Waste Cities and Communities program, our academy’s courses address the critical gap in technical support for municipalities, businesses, and their communities eager to embrace the circular economy. Our science-based pedagogy places learners at the center, engaging them in practical tasks and real-life applications to ensure they develop tangible competencies.
Customized courses are also available for local organizations willing to sponsor specific sessions addressing knowledge gaps. We can deliver trainings in all EU languages to ensure accessibility. Join our courses to become an active player in the circular economy, recognized for your ambitious efforts in waste management and environmental stewardship.
Meet our team
Kaisa Karjalainen
Director of the Mission Zero Academy
An expert in accelerating systemic change, Kaisa has an educational background in environmental engineering and currently pursuing a leadership and service design MBA. She previously worked as a consultant for companies, organisations, and events, helping them establish environmental management systems, sustainability training, life cycle assessments, and waste management plans. Just before taking up the coordination of MiZA, Kaisa worked for a reuse centre and environment school, where she designed services related to sustainability education in order to keep discarded materials in use for a longer period of time.
Solène Fargeix
Business Development Manager
A people-oriented and trilingual business development expert, Solène has an educational background in finance and has previously worked in China for 7 years, providing advisory services in areas of construction, human resources, and tax advisory to foreign companies; and bringing all-round custom solutions for their global expansion projects, from early project definition to operational launch.