WasteSmart
WasteSmart
‘New and Improved version’

WasteSmart is specifically designed to help you consider resources and waste in everything you do, WasteSmart aims to equip employees and businesses with the understanding they need to lead the way to a world beyond waste.

Through practical case study examples and scenario-based activities, this interactive eLearning course will walk you through the underlying principles of effective waste management, explaining why recycling and reuse are better for the environment than disposal and incineration, and helping you understand that all waste has the potential to be a resource. The course breaks down the legal requirements around managing waste and describes how you can contribute to improving the management of waste and resources in the workplace.

WasteSmart is quick, accessible, and easy to action in the workplace. It offers practical, cost-effective guidance on improving resource use, cutting waste, complying with waste regulations and demonstrating your commitment to improved environmental performance.

The course is delivered via a 4-hour eLearning course.

Images, interactive elements, links and quizzes are used to help you understand the course content.

To ensure that information is up-to-date and accurate, this course has been developed with input from the waste industry, consultants with regulatory experience and experienced training professionals.

What will I learn on the course?
Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will have an understanding of:

• how to prevent wastes arising from workplace activities;

• how to manage waste in a responsible manner;

• how to contribute to improving the management of resources;

• why improving resource and waste management is important;

• key regulations and understanding the responsibilities of those directly involved in managing waste;

• how resource management can be improved through reducing waste in the workplace; and

• how to identify improvements in your workplace

Who is it for?
• Suitable for all members of staff.
• Consultants and those who support the waste sector or waste producing companies in a technical advisory role.

What are the entry requirements for this course?
You do not require any prior knowledge of waste regulations or waste management to enrol in this course.

How will I benefit from taking the course?
Once you have completed this course, you will have an increased understanding of how to manage resources and waste effectively. You will know where to access guidance and further support.
You can continue your professional development by enrolling on one of the following courses:
• Duty of Care
• Waste Legislation Essentials
• Environmental Permitting and Exemptions

General Information
Certificate: Yes
Duration: eLearning 180-240 minutes
Legislation used: UK
Contributes to CPD: Yes

How will I access the course?
To book this training you must sign in or create an account - please complete this process on the right of this page. Once you have booked you will be emailed with a username, password and a link to access the training.

Discounted member price: 138.00
171.60
You could save: 19.6%