Recircle is dedicated to reducing plastic waste by transforming recycling practices to minimize impact. The student will conduct interviews with 20 potential customers to identify pain points in plastic recycling. They will assess current solutions and gather feedback on what customers would pay for improved methods, helping refine Recircle’s strategy to reduce plastic waste.
Student receives a $825 honorarium for completing their placement through Experience Ventures program.
More: Experience Ventures, in partnership with Saint Mary’s University’s Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre and powered by the Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking at the University of Calgary, has incredible 80-hour short-term placement opportunities for students from any program of study to work with innovative Atlantic Canadian businesses through Project Experience.
Students please note: This experience will not meet the requirements for your program's work experience course.
Eligibility: Open to domestic undergraduate and college students enrolled in a Canadian post-secondary institution.The ideal student has strong communication skills for conducting interviews, especially around uncomfortable topics, and is detail-oriented in note-taking and data management (Excel/Word). Experience with survey design and recording interviews is preferred. A background in environmental studies, waste management, or business strategy is a plus.
Experience Ventures, Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre, Saint Mary's University 5907 Gorsebrook Ave. B3H 1G3 Halifax, NS B3H 1G3
Denise Benison denise.benison@smu.ca Preferred Contact: Email, Apply online or by email.
