WasteAware

Your introduction to best practice resource and waste management

Effective waste management is essential to reducing environmental impact, increasing efficiency, and supporting a circular economy. However, understanding best practice and applying it consistently across different settings can be challenging without the right foundation.

This engaging 30-minute course provides a practical introduction to sustainable resource  and waste management. You’ll explore the waste hierarchy and circular economy principles, learn how to segregate, handle, and store different waste materials, and discover how to maximise resource value while reducing costs.

Designed for real-world application, the course equips you with the knowledge to improve performance, stay compliant with legislation, and embed more sustainable practices into your organisation.

Course Details

Format: eLearning

Duration: 30 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: £39.66 (plus VAT)

Non-member price: £49.44 (plus VAT)



About this course

Build a strong foundation in sustainable waste management and gain the confidence to improve practices, reduce impact and maximise resource value in any setting.

Benefits of best practice
Understand the environmental, financial, and operational benefits of effective waste and resource management.

Improving waste practices
Learn how to enhance waste management across a range of settings and operations.

Waste hierarchy and circular economy
Develop a clear understanding of key principles and how to apply them in practice.

Handling and storage of waste
Build practical knowledge of how to segregate, handle, and store different waste materials safely and efficiently.

Maximising resource value
Learn how to reduce costs and extract greater value from waste streams.

Legal compliance
Understand how to manage waste in line with regulatory requirements and maintain compliance.

This course is suitable for anyone looking to build a strong foundation in sustainable waste and resource management.

It is particularly relevant for:

  • Waste operatives and site staff
  • Team leaders and supervisors
  • Environmental and sustainability professionals
  • Office managers and workplace coordinators
  • Local authority staff
  • Professionals in sectors such as construction, hospitality, retail, and manufacturing with waste responsibilities
  • Students and individuals starting a career in the waste and resources sector

Whether you are new to waste management or looking to improve practices within your organisation, this course will provide practical knowledge to support more sustainable, compliant, and efficient operations.

Course Structure

This course is an interactive eLearning course.

This course covers:

  • Benefits of best practice: Why good waste management matters
  • Improving waste practices: How to enhance performance across different settings
  • Waste hierarchy and circular economy: Core principles and how to apply them
  • Handling and storage: Safe and effective waste segregation and management
  • Maximising value: Reducing costs and getting more from resources
  • Legal compliance: Meeting regulatory requirements in practice



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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 0.5 CPD

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