Level 1 - 3
Climate Awareness in Waste Management
“Effective waste management strategies are essential for minimising environmental impact and promoting resource efficiency,” says Sarah Lee, Environmental Waste Specialist, WasteWise Solutions.
This course is designed to equip professionals in the waste management sector with the knowledge and tools necessary to address climate change within their industry. It provides a comprehensive understanding of climate change, explores the specific challenges and opportunities related to waste management, and offers practical strategies for reducing carbon footprints in the workplace. By aligning with initiatives like Sustainability and the UK Waste Management Industry, participants will gain actionable insights to drive meaningful environmental change.
Understanding regulatory expectations is also a key focus. The course highlights frameworks such as Net Zero Strategy: Build Back Greener, ensuring participants are well-prepared to meet compliance standards while implementing innovative practices.
This course is ideal for waste management professionals, including facility managers, environmental officers, sustainability coordinators, waste disposal operators, and anyone involved in the operational or strategic aspects of waste management who seeks to enhance their understanding of climate change and integrate sustainable practices into their work.
- Duration: Flexible
- Accessibility: Online Course
Course Outline:
Module 1: Introduction to Climate Awareness: This module will help you gain a foundational understanding of climate change by exploring its causes, global impacts, and the importance of climate awareness in today’s world.
Module 2: Climate Awareness in Waste Management: Focuses on the specific environmental challenges and opportunities within the waste management sector. This module explores how waste management practices contribute to climate change and identifies strategies for mitigating these impacts through sustainable waste management practices.
Module 3: Reducing your Footprint at Work: This module provides actionable advice on integrating sustainable practices into daily operations within waste management settings. It focuses on practical steps to reduce one’s carbon footprint in the workplace.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the Fundamentals of Climate Change: Gain a foundational knowledge of climate change, its causes, and global impacts, particularly in relation to waste management.
- Recognise the Environmental Impact of Waste Management: Identify the specific environmental challenges and contributions of the waste management sector to climate change.
- Explore Sustainable Waste Management Practices: Learn about strategies and best practices for reducing the environmental impact of waste management operations.
- Implement Practical Steps to Reduce Carbon Footprints: Apply actionable methods to decrease carbon emissions and enhance sustainability in daily waste management activities.
- Promote Eco-Friendly Operations: Develop the skills to advocate for and implement eco-friendly practices within waste management settings.
- Integrate Sustainability into Workplace Practices: Understand how to align day-to-day waste management operations with broader sustainability goals to support climate action.
Available Anywhere, Anytime
We understand that customers want efficient, high quality training.
To avoid downtime and improve workplace productivity, our courses are available on phone, tablet and computer.
Your team can be certified on the move and at a time that suits you.
Aligned with UN Sustainability Goals
- This course, aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), helps businesses adapt and align their operations with global sustainability standards.
- By integrating these goals into their strategies, companies can contribute to the broader global effort to address pressing environmental, social, and economic challenges.
Developed in partnership with Liverpool John Moores - Low Carbon Eco Innovatory
Our courses are written in partnership with
Liverpool John Moores University and are CPD
accredited.
All content is scientifically backed and reviewed
regularly to ensure they are at the cutting edge
of climate science.
If you can’t find what you are looking for or
would like to design a custom course, just ask
and we will design bespoke training to suit your
needs.
