The Challenge of Flexible Plastics
Tackle one of recycling's toughest challenges
Flexible plastics present a significant obstacle in the shift to a circular economy. This 15-minute microlearning course equips you with the knowledge to understand and address these challenges in your operations.
You'll explore what flexible plastics are, the different types in use, and why they create significant difficulties for collection and recycling. Discover the key drivers pushing the sector to find solutions and learn practical approaches to tackle these challenges.
Course Details
Format: Microlearning
Duration: 15 minutes
Entry requirements: None. However, you will need an individual email address. If purchasing multiple licences, send candidates' names and email addresses to training@ciwm.co.uk.
CIWM member price: £0.00
Non-member price: £12.36 (plus VAT)
About this course
Understanding flexible plastics
Develop a clear understanding of what flexible plastics are and how they are defined within the waste and resources sector.
Types of flexible plastics
Explore the different types of flexible plastics in use and how they vary across applications and materials.
Drivers for change
Gain insight into the key factors driving the collection and recycling of flexible plastics.
Challenges in the sector
Understand why flexible plastics present challenges for collection, sorting, and recycling within the waste and resources industry.
Tackling flexible plastics
Learn practical approaches to managing flexible plastics and supporting progress towards a circular economy.
This course is suitable for anyone involved in or entering the waste and resources sector who wants to better understand the challenges of flexible plastics.
It is particularly relevant for:
- CIWM members
- Operatives and front-line staff
- Team leaders and supervisors
- Site managers and operational leaders
- New entrants and graduates preparing to work in the sector
- Local authority professionals involved in waste collection and management
Whether you are new to the sector or looking to build your knowledge of emerging challenges, this course will provide practical insight into managing flexible plastics effectively.
Course Structure
This course is a short, interactive microlearning module.
This course covers:
- Understanding flexible plastics: What they are and how they are defined
- Types and uses: The main types of flexible plastics and where they are used
- Why change is needed: Key drivers for improving collection and recycling
- Challenges in practice: Barriers to effective management within the sector
- Solutions and approaches: Practical ways to tackle flexible plastics and support a circular economy
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Active CIWM members are eligible for a discount on this course. Your discount will be applied automatically at checkout when you are logged in and book using your CIWM member details.
eLearning available 0.25 CPD
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