Business practice report carried out at company Waste Marketplace

Abstract

Industrial waste management it’s commonly known for its lack of traceability and transparency, with the transition to a circular economy as one of the main goals in the European market, be able to adapt to the SDG (sustainable Development Goals) it has became a need more than an advantage, increasing strict regulations like France’s Lio AGEC demand companies to move from simple disposal to responsible and specialized waste recovery. Objective: This internship aimed to support the commercial aera of Waste Marketplace in the South-East division, by managing account traceability for different clients, from simple, small construction sites to key clients such as EIIFFAGE Construction and Haribo; while also executing a benchmarking study for international expansion into Germany, Switzerland, Spain and The Netherlands. Method: The approach combined platform qualitative research with operational management via the Waste Marketplace digital tool. Functions included cross-border analysis of regulatory barriers and competitor landscapes and logistics and commercial field development in the South-Easth region of France. Results: The internship resulted in the regularization of client accounts using the digital traceability, daily problem-solving skills for unanticipated evets that happened during the daily operations. The benchmarking identified high-potential regions and their specific regulations. Discussions: The integration of digital tools in waste recovery to effectively bridge the gap between treatment centers and waste producers.