Alejandro Navazas joined EuRIC in 2020. He is graduated in Biology with a Master in Biotechnology from the University of Oviedo (Spain). In further collaboration as a research scientist within the Centre for Environmental Sciences (CMK, UHasselt, Belgium), he obtained a PhD in Biology. His research on bioremediation of brownfields was framed under different EU-funded projects and it was international in scope as it was conducted at different universities and institutions. At EuRIC, Alejandro addresses the technical issues that arise from the interface between chemicals, products and waste legislation.

Louis OLLION has a double specialization in Public Affairs and in Environmental Management, holding a master in each discipline from two well-known schools, one in political science and the other one in engineering. He speaks fluently English, French (native) and German. Before joining EuRIC, he worked in a public affairs consultancy and then in the environmental R&D department of a multinational mining company. Louis is in charge of technical issues within EuRIC, in particular the interface between waste, chemicals and product legislations and product policy (ecodesign regulations, standards, etc.) and relevant BREFs.

Nanett KALAPOS graduated from Budapest Business School with a bachelor’s degree in economics and tourism. She speaks fluent Hungarian (native), English and French. After having spent almost five years in the travel and tourism industry both in Hungary and Belgium, Nanett continued her journey at the Council of the European Union (Missions Unit) where she perfected her clerical and organizational skills. She joined EuRIC in May 2019 where she looks after administrative matters, supports the organisation of events to promote the interests of the recycling industry and is responsible for the internal and external communication activities of EuRIC.