Research and Development in Cigarette Filter Recycling

Salary Unpaid

Equity To be negotiated

The Role:

I am seeking a passionate and driven individual to join FiltraCare as a co-founder. You will be responsible for developing and implementing solutions for recycling cigarette filters, focusing on research, development, and testing. As FiltraCare is still a young startup, you will play a crucial role in shaping the direction and future of the company from the ground up.

This role is perfect for someone who is excited by the opportunity to build something new, tackle significant environmental challenges, and work hands-on in a dynamic startup environment.

Key Responsibilties:

Take the lead in researching and developing innovative methods to recycle cigarette filters.
Help develop pilot projects to collect and process cigarette filters at scale.
Assist with the operational side of the business, from logistics and collection systems to collaborating with potential customers.
Play an active role in shaping the future strategy and vision of FiltraCare, including the long-term goal of bringing recycling in-house.

What We Offer:

Co-ownership: This is not just a job; you will be a co-founder with a significant stake in the business. You will have a key role in shaping the future of FiltraCare as it grows.
Hands-on Impact: You’ll have the opportunity to work directly on solving one of the most pressing environmental challenges – turning cigarette filters into a recyclable resource.
Full Involvement: You will be involved in every aspect of the startup, from R&D to operations, strategy, and business development.

Who We Are Looking For:

A background in environmental science, materials science, engineering, or a related field.
Experience or strong interest in recycling technologies, sustainability, or circular economy projects.
Hands-on, entrepreneurial spirit: You’re excited about the idea of joining an early-stage startup and are comfortable wearing many hats, from researcher to strategist.
A creative, problem-solving mindset with a drive to innovate and find solutions to tough challenges.
You thrive in a collaborative but fast-paced environment, where things change often.

About FiltraCare’s Early Journey FiltraCare is just over a year old and still in the early development phase. So far, we've built the framework for a pilot project to test the collection and recycling of cigarette filters in collaboration with local businesses in Næstved. I’ve secured a temporary recycling partner in France, but the long-term goal is to develop our own in-house recycling process. This is where you come in.

Your role will be pivotal in shaping the future of this technology, ensuring we not only collect but also recycle filters in a sustainable and scalable way. Together, we’ll work on scaling operations and turning FiltraCare into a key player in the circular economy.

Note:

At this early stage, FiltraCare is not yet in a position to offer a salary. However, I am actively working on securing funding, and the goal is to ensure financial support for co-founders as we grow.

For more information or questions please contact us at Marius@filtracare.com or phone number +45 25 48 87 09

Perks and benefits

This job comes with several perks and benefits

Remote work allowed

Skill development

Social gatherings

Flexible working hours

Free friday beers

Pet friendly

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Working at
FiltraCare

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FiltraCare is developing an innovative cigarette filter collection and recycling system to help cities and local communities tackle the international growing problem of cigarette waste. The mision is to provide an efficient, eco-friendly way to collect, store, and recycle cigarette filters, transforming a harmful pollutant into a valuable resource while reducing environmental damage caused by microplastics. Cigarette filters are the most common form of litter globally, contributing heavily to environmental pollution. They break down into microplastics that harm marine life and biodiversity. FiltraCare aims to address this problem by creating a scalable system that allows cities and businesses to collect and recycle cigarette filters before they are littered in landfills or oceans. The problem is widespread, affecting urban areas, natural environments, and public spaces worldwide, with billions of filters discarded every year. At FiltraCare, I have developed custom cigarette filter collection devices designed for urban environments and public spaces. These ashtrays will in the future collect used filters, which will be stored in airtight containers to prevent contamination. Filters will be sent to our recycling partner, who recycles them. It is the goal for FiltraCare to be able to recycle cigarette filters internally. Currently I am in the process of realising the pilot project in collaboration with local businesses and city authorities that are helping me fine-tune the logistics and scaling potential. By integrating this solution into existing urban infrastructures, we offer a seamless process for reducing cigarette filter waste. The idea for FiltraCare came when I realized how ubiquitous and damaging cigarette filters are to our environment. Walking through city streets, parks, and beaches, I saw the big amount of cigarette waste and understood its long-term impact on ecosystems. This prompted me to dive into research, learning that cigarette filters are composed of non-biodegradable materials that release microplastics into nature. Fueled by a passion for environmental sustainability and innovation, I decided to focus all my energy on creating a solution to this pressing problem, believing that even small changes in waste management can lead to big environmental improvements.