An Overview of Sustainable Waste Resource Management & its role in delivering Sustainable Development, Net Zero & Circular Economy

Date:19th March 2025- 09:00 - 15:00

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About this Training

This course delivers an understanding of all the intertwined components involved in achieving sustainable development from a waste and resource managers perspective. There is no doubt that the concept of sustainable development is more important today than ever, and that living within our environmental limits to stop climate change is a fundamental part of that development. This course introduces the concept and history of sustainable development and links policy with the practical delivery of waste management services. The course also looks at how waste management can help deliver net zero targets. Net zero and sustainable development are closely intertwined, as achieving net zero emissions is a critical component of sustainable development. The course also covers an introduction to the circular economy, a concept identified as a necessary step to achieve sustainable development as both aim to create a more resilient, equitable, and environmentally friendly world. Participants will learn how waste management can play a role in delivering a circular economy. In addition, the course outlines how waste managers can use sustainable procurement to ensure that the goods and services acquired by organizations are sourced in an environmentally and socially responsible manner, which in turn supports broader sustainable development goals This virtual course has been designed to help those managing and delivering waste services to develop ideas and actions that consider the wider impact of their operations.

What will I learn on the course?

To explain sustainable development and the role of waste management in delivering the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

To describe net zero and the part waste management can play in achieving the targets as well as the SDGs targets for clean energy, climate action, and sustainable cities, all of which contribute to achieving net zero emission.

To understand that whilst the circular economy starts with the development and production of a product, its consumption, or its use as a secondary material waste management is a critical component of the circular economy. The circular economy model aims to minimize overall material consumption by employing waste management, reuse, recycling, and responsible manufacture

To set out the role of procurement in delivering sustainable development, net zero and the circular economy. By aligning procurement practices with sustainability goals, waste managers can significantly contribute to achieving sustainable development. This not only helps protect the environment and foster economic growth but also ensures social well-being and equitable resource distribution.

To support the development of a sustainability mindset.

Who is it for?

Suitable for all members of staff involved in managing and delivering waste services for the public or private sector

Waste Managers

Students

To set out the role of procurement in delivering sustainable development, net zero and the circular economy. By aligning procurement practices with sustainability goals, waste managers can significantly contribute to achieving sustainable development. This not only helps protect the environment and foster economic growth but also ensures social well-being and equitable resource distribution.

Consultants

What are the entry requirements for this course?

You do not require any prior knowledge of waste and resource management to enrol in this course.

How will I benefit from taking the course?

 

Once you have completed this training, you will understand sustainable development, what the Sustainable Development Goals mean to your organisation and what you can do to contribute to them.

CPD: 6 Hours

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