Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
Understand key principles of waste management and relevant regulatory frameworks.
Identify and categorise different types of industrial waste for effective management.
Analyse the environmental impacts of waste and apply mitigation techniques.
Develop and implement waste reduction and recycling strategies in the industry.
Apply advanced waste treatment technologies to industrial waste streams.
Create and monitor sustainable waste management plans that meet industry standards.

Who should attend?
Industry professionals involved in environmental management, sustainability, production, and logistics who seek advanced knowledge and practical skills in waste management.

Prerequisites
None

Course Overview

Day 1: Waste Management Principles and Regulatory Framework
Introduction to waste management concepts and the waste hierarchy
Overview of local and global waste management regulations (e.g., ISO 14001, Basel Convention)
Regulatory compliance and environmental auditing

Day 2: Industrial Waste Types and Characteristics
Categorisation of industrial waste (solid, liquid, hazardous, non-hazardous)
Sources of industrial waste
Best practices for waste segregation and collection

Day 3: Waste Minimization and the Circular Economy
Source reduction strategies in manufacturing and production
Circular economy models in industrial waste management
Case studies: Implementing waste reduction strategies

Day 4: Advanced Waste Treatment Technologies
Overview of physical, chemical, and biological waste treatment methods
Waste-to-energy technologies: incineration, gasification, anaerobic digestion
Case studies on innovative waste treatment applications

Day 5: Developing Sustainable Waste Management Plans
Elements of a sustainable waste management plan (SWMP)
Metrics for tracking and improving waste management performance
Engaging stakeholders and promoting sustainability in waste management

Course Materials
Lectures and presentations on key waste management principles and technologies.
Case studies and group discussions to analyse real-world industry examples.
Hands-on workshops on developing waste management plans and applying waste reduction techniques.
Interactive activities to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing among participants.