Circular Pathways Program
Your next career chapter starts with real experience
The Waste Not Spot’s Circular Pathways Program connects career-changers with hands-on circular economy projects.
You build legit experience, period.
No fee. Real projects. All sectors & skill levels.
The Gap
You want that job, but you don’t have the experience. To get the experience, you need that job. See the problem?
TWNS’s Circular Pathways Program fills the gap between your theoretical knowledge and the experience and confidence you need to land that role or start out on your own.
Theoretical Knowledge
Applied Experience
Circular Pathways Program
Is this for you?
You’re here because you want a career in circularity in order to make progress on achieving a more sustainable world.
You’re either a recent grad, a career changer, sustainability-curious or someone working in the field looking to build on their skills.
You’re drawn to circularity, BUT, you don’t yet have the work history to prove it. The Circular Pathways Program changes that.
Career Changers
Recent grads
Sustainability curious
Skill-builders
What IS the Circular Pathways Program?
Not a course.
Not an internship.
A self-directed real project that will have impact.
Example Projects
Research & Analysis
Circular Economy Strategy
Reporting/Frameworks
Project Design
Storytelling & Comms
Fundraising
Options for your project are nearly endless. You can choose to focus on business development or jump into one of our many projects on the go and work alongside a number of our partners.
Endless sounds scary, but don’t be alarmed. At the end of the day, we’ll develop your project together so that it meets the skills and experience that will serve you best in your career journey.
Typical Project Timelines
Projects can range anywhere from 1 week - 8 weeks (or more depending). This is completely based on your availability and chosen project.
What you’ll walk away with
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No more chicken and egg situation. You’ve got the theoretical knowledge AND the right experience to land that dream job.
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No generic “volunteer'“ labels here. Your role title is designed around the skills you’re developing, the project you’re championing, and the kind of sustainability career you want to build.
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Your work deserves to be seen, and so do you! Contributors are recognized through LinkedIn features, newsletter project updates, reports, presentations, podcast mentions, or partner communications.
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No more saying “I’m passionate about sustainability” without proof to back it up. You’ll finish the program with a tangible portfolio piece linked to a real project, ready to share on LinkedIn, attache to job applications, proudly send to future collaborators. (Don’t forget to send it to mum & dad to stick on the fridge! Never too old…)
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Finish the program and leave with someone genuinely in your corner. Participants who successfully complete their project may receive a testimonial for LinkedIn, their website, future applications, or act as a professional reference when opportunities come knocking.
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You’re not doing this alone! Join a growing community of people passionate about sustainability, circularity, and creating real impact for the world. Connect with fellow Pathways participants, share ideas, ask questions, collaborate on projects, and discover opportunities along the way.
Three steps to your first circular project
Step 3
After confirming your Scope of Work and completing a participation agreement, it's time for kick-off! 
Step 2
Step 1
Express your interest & get invited to apply. Complete your intake form and complete a scoping call to define your ideal project. Meet the stars who came before you
Becca LeBow
Circular Economy Strategist
Rubala Thangaraj
Circular Economy Consultant
Lis Marques
Sustainability Project Manager
Mishka Aboobaker
Circular Economy Strategist
Srishti Hatwal
Circular Economy Research Consultant