About this Event
The contemporary discourse around environmental sustainability is shifting from linear extraction models to a Circular Economy. With global waste expected to rise sharply by 2050, managing material flows is essential for resource conservation and climate mitigation. Stricter regulations are driving this change, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) frameworks and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) mandates. Waste is no longer just an operational byproduct. It is a measurable source of Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions and a financial risk for organizations that fail to adapt. Many institutions have set "Net-Zero" targets, but they often lack the methods to measure their output accurately. This course fills that gap by teaching participants to quantify and characterize waste streams. The curriculum relies on data-driven auditing rather than estimates or guesswork. This approach gives participants the technical skills to spot inefficiencies, optimize procurement, ensure compliance, and reduce reliance on landfills.
Agenda
🕑: 08:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Module 1: Pre-Audit Prep & Planning
Info: 1.1 Defining Your Scope & Objectives: The “What” and the “Why”
1.2 Assembling Your Audit Team
1.3 Health and Safety First: A Non-Negotiable Priority
1.4 Gathering Your Tools and Equipment
1.5 Logistics and Communication: Building Your Support Network
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
BREAK
🕑: 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Module 2: Conducting the On-Site Audit
Info: 2.1 Setting Up the Sorting Station
2.2 The Pre-Sort Safety Briefing
2.3 The Sorting Process: A Step-by-Step Guide
2.4 Data Collection: Weighing and Recording
🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
LUNCH BREAK
🕑: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Module 3: Data Analysis & Reporting
Info: 3.1 Data Entry and Key Calculations
3.2 Visualizing the Data
3.3 Interpreting the Results
3.4 Crafting the Final Report
🕑: 04:00 PM - 04:30 PM
BREAK
🕑: 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Module 4: Health & Safety Protocols
Info: 4.1 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
4.2 Safe Work Practices
4.3 Identifying and Handling Hazardous Materials
4.4 Emergency Preparedness
4.5 Post-Audit Hygiene
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Wrap-Up and Takeaways
Info: Summary of key concepts and next steps.
Event venue & nearby stays
Seymour Schulich Building, ADERSIM Lab, N004, 111 Ian Macdonald Boulevard, Toronto, Canada
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