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Waste Management for Business

Waste Management for Business

Waste Management for Business

Discover the world of waste and learn how to follow the waste management hierarchy with your team to achieve a circular economy.

1

1

hr

hr

Recommended Duration

Self-paced

Self-paced

Online learning

1

Eco-literacy assessment

1

CPD credits

4

Employee surveys

Overview

Waste for Businesses is an innovative training experience designed to equip employees with the knowledge and skills to manage and reduce waste effectively in both professional and personal contexts.

Understanding waste management practices, regulations, and the principles of a circular economy is essential for achieving environmental sustainability within a business.

This course empowers participants to navigate waste-related challenges confidently, embracing waste reduction and resource conservation principles.

Assessment Criteria

The assessment takes approximately 10 minutes and is graded by percentage. There are 10 multiple choice questions (MCQs) upon completion of four lessons. The certification criteria is 40%, and learners may retake the assessment.

SDG's

Business Value

Companies that implement waste segregation initiatives can save over 5% on annual waste costs and mitigate spend on increased general waste charges.

Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will have a strong understanding of:

Fundamental terminology associated with the waste industry.

The link between waste management and the UN SDGs.

The key EU legislation relating to waste and the circular economy.

How to put the Waste Management Hierarchy into practice on a daily basis.

The key actions employees can take to meet ambitious waste management targets in their organisations.

Shareable certificate

Shareable certificate

Course Breakdown

Course Breakdown

4

sections

1

hr

duration

Introduction

Introduction

Introduction

Explore the definition of waste, waste generation statistics, the global impact of waste, and the crucial link between waste management and the UN SDGs for sustainability.

Actionable Outcome:

Calculate baseline employee literacy rates in waste management practices, including the circular economy, the linear economy and the waste management hierarchy.

2

lessons to complete

11

min

Section duration

Risk

Risk

Risk

Understand the core risks for businesses associated with waste generation and mismanagement, and learn about key EU and UK policies related to waste.

Actionable Outcome:

Survey employees to understand what good causes they would like the organisation to support.

2

lessons to complete

14

min

Section duration

Solutions

Solutions

Solutions

Discover the waste management hierarchy (WMH), the critical importance of waste segregation at source, and how the WMH ties into the principles of the Circular Economy.

Actionable Outcome:

Conduct a company-wide survey to gather ideas and suggestions from employees on promoting the waste management hierarchy in the workplace.

2

lessons to complete

15

min

Section duration

Action

Action

Action

Uncover practical and impactful actions to promote sustainability at both individual and organisational levels.

Actionable Outcome:

Collate a list of actions that employees suggest to help others reduce waste generation.

2

lessons to complete

10

min

Section duration

What people are saying

What people are saying

What people are saying

Áine Higgins

Head, ESG and Sustainability

"NTR had the pleasure of working with the Vyra Team. The training was engaging, beautifully presented, and prompted participants to consider what they could do to help the biodiversity challenge.  The structure of the training made it easy for all to fit into busy schedules."

Jan 2024

Sean O’Connell

Event Operations Executive

“At the beginning of our sustainability journey, we were looking for assistance in helping us to educate our staff on the various topics in this space. We found Vyra’s online platform and content the perfect tool to achieve this.”

Mar 2023

David Terceño

ESG & Corporate Communications

"Working with Vyra has allowed us to develop high quality biodiversity and sustainability modules that are not only informative but also engaging and easy to complete, allowing our employee to keep their focus in all their essential work."

Jun 2023

Nay Pereira

Sustainability Co-ordinator

"Vyra is an amazing tool that makes sustainability part of our everyday life, combining practical challenges and a great interface with trustworthy information on a wide variety of ESG topics. It really helps us to inspire and empower our team!"

Nov 2022

Nick Tennant

ESG & Commercial Reporting Manager

"If approached by others I would strongly recommend the use of the Vyra training courses."

May 2024

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