Hi Ubuntoo community, My name is Hanna Dijkstra, I’m a PhD researcher in Amsterdam studying sustainable plastic initiatives by the private sector; what sorts of business models are out there, how they emerge, the...read more→
Hi Ubuntoo community,
My name is Hanna Dijkstra, I’m a PhD researcher in Amsterdam studying sustainable plastic initiatives by the private sector; what sorts of business models are out there, how they emerge, the challenges they face and potentially, what the future could look like.
For my research, I will interview a large and diverse number of entrepreneurs and company representatives to learn about drivers and barriers for sustainable transitions. I will develop not only case-specific insights, but also map larger trends and obstacles that can be useful for policy makers or businesses themselves.
To do this, I need case studies!
Many of the solutions and initiatives on Ubuntoo would make perfect examples for my work, and I’m searching for people to participate in a 30-45 minute Skype interview
I work at the Vrije Universitiet in Amsterdam within the Institute for Environmental Studies, where my goal is to publish academic articles and policy briefs to improve sustainable plastic. I have developed a semi-structured interview guide that covers sustainable business models, drivers and motivations, and delves into the relationships that companies have with different groups of actors (such as governments, other businesses, NGOs etc). I hope to understand which sorts of relationships and motivations are most critical, and communicate this to the research and policy community.
So if someone on Ubuntoo has time to spare, and wants to contribute to my research, please get in touch at hanna.dijkstra@vu.nl
Looking forward to many productive conversations! showless