Contemporary world has to establish effective system for sustainable waste management and combat the ever-increasing levels of waste, simultaneously dealing with its past accumulations. Today sustainable waste management is as much about resource management and recovery, as it is about safe and effective disposal. This program addresses all the fundamental aspects of waste management, recovery and providing a solid knowledge base for its attendees. The program will equip its participants with essential skills and practical tools for forming and implementing an effective waste management strategy both in local and national context.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
•Comprehend and Explain the Concept of Sustainable Waste Management
•Understand different types of waste, their handling, storage and disposal requirements
•Analyze the environmental impact and implications of Effective Waste Management System
•Identify opportunities in waste prevention for cost-efficient waste management
•Determine re-use and recycling options and manage waste-related environmental risks
•Apply Modern Waste Disposal and Treatment Methods
•Use principles of waste recovery to explore opportunities for energy generation
•Examine the potential impacts of waste disposal to landfills and identify more sustainable alternatives
MODULES
Module 1
•Waste and Its Impacts
•The sources of Waste
•Classification and Characterization of Waste
•Foundations of Waste Management
•Global Environmental Issues
•Planning for Waste Management
•Regulatory Requirements
•Role of Regulatory authorities in waste management
•Trends in Waste Management and Legislation
Module 2
•Introduction to Sustainable Waste Management
•Sustainable Waste Management and Circular Economy
•Environmental Risks, their management and control
•Waste Management and Environmental Management System (ISO 14001)
•Best Practices in Municipal Waste Management
•Sustainable options for different types of waste
•Hazardous Waste and Materials Handling
•Waste Prevention through Chain optimization
•True Cost of Waste
Module 3
•Introduction to Waste Minimization, Reuse and Recycling
•Designing and Implementing Recycling
•Recycling Economics
•The Value of Waste as Resources
•Collection systems for Recycling
•Remanufacturing, Refurbishment and Reuse Processes
•Materials Recovery Facilities
•Transfer Stations
•Composting
•Open Windrow and In Vessel Composting
•In Vessel Composting for Food Waste
Module 4
•Introduction to Waste Recovery, Disposal and Treatment
•Anaerobic Digestion
•Waste Incineration
•Thermal Desorption
•Bioremediation
•Treatment of Water, Solids and Air Emissions
•Principles of Sustainable Landfill
•Engineering Landfills
•Biogas and electricity production from sanitary landfill
•Landfill Site Closure and Aftercare
•Long Term Storage of Waste
•Facility Management, Compliance and Reporting
•Waste Management of Future
CERTIFICATION
Upon successful completion of the training, participants will be awarded Cynet East Africa Consultancy certificate.
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Training will be facilitated by Cynet East Africa Consultancy seasoned trainers.
