Introduction

Sustainable waste management is a cornerstone of environmental stewardship and operational efficiency in modern organizations. This 5-day advanced training course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to develop and implement waste management strategies that prioritize reduction, reuse, recycling, and resource recovery. With an emphasis on global best practices, innovative technologies, and regulatory compliance, this course prepares professionals to tackle current and future challenges in waste management while aligning with sustainability goals and circular economy principles.

Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will:

1. Understand the principles of sustainable waste management and their role in achieving environmental sustainability.
2. Learn how to design waste reduction, recycling, and recovery programs tailored to organizational needs.
3. Gain insights into regulatory frameworks and compliance for waste management.
4. Explore innovative technologies and strategies for waste processing and resource recovery.
5. Develop a comprehensive waste management plan aligned with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) goals.

Who Should Attend?

This course is designed for:

• Facilities Managers and Sustainability Professionals.
• Environmental Compliance Officers and Waste Management Coordinators.
• Operations Managers and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Executives.
• Supply Chain and Logistics Managers involved in material handling.
• Professionals responsible for ESG reporting and sustainability initiatives.

Course Outline

Day 1: Fundamentals of Sustainable Waste Management

• Introduction to Waste Management
  • Types of waste: Municipal, industrial, hazardous, and e-waste.
  • The waste hierarchy: Reduce, reuse, recycle, and recover.
• Environmental and Social Impacts of Waste
  • Understanding the consequences of improper waste management.
  • The role of organizations in reducing waste footprints.
• Workshop: Assessing current waste management practices in an organization.

Day 2: Regulatory Compliance and Standards

• Waste Management Laws and Regulations
  • Global and regional regulations: Basel Convention, EU Waste Framework Directive, and more.
  • Complying with hazardous waste and e-waste disposal standards.
• Sustainability Standards and Certifications
  • ISO 14001 Environmental Management System.
  • Aligning with corporate ESG reporting requirements.
• Interactive Session: Identifying regulatory requirements and risks for a case study organization.

Day 3: Waste Reduction, Recycling, and Resource Recovery

• Strategies for Waste Reduction
  • Minimizing waste at the source: Process optimization and material selection.
  • Engaging employees and stakeholders in waste reduction programs.
• Recycling and Resource Recovery
  • Designing effective recycling programs.
  • Exploring resource recovery options: Energy from waste, composting, and more.
• Case Study: Developing a waste reduction and recycling strategy for a multi-site organization.

Day 4: Leveraging Technology and Innovation

• Innovative Waste Management Technologies
  • AI and IoT for waste tracking and monitoring.
  • Advanced recycling techniques and waste-to-energy technologies.
• Circular Economy Principles
  • Designing processes for material circularity.
  • Collaborating with supply chains for closed-loop systems.
• Workshop: Evaluating the feasibility of implementing waste management technologies in an organization.

Day 5: Building Sustainable Waste Management Programs

• Developing Comprehensive Waste Management Plans
  • Setting goals, KPIs, and tracking progress.
  • Building stakeholder engagement and training programs.
• Future Trends in Waste Management
  • Addressing challenges like urbanization, e-waste, and microplastics.
  • Emerging global innovations and trends.
• Conclusion and Certification.