Quality & Operational Excellence

Waste Management and Circular Economy Practices

Reducing waste and keeping materials in use saves money and reduces environmental impact. This course covers waste management and circular economy practices: waste hierarchy, waste audits, segregation and recycling, legal duties, circular design, reuse and remanufacturing, supplier and customer collaboration and measuring circularity.

5 days Classroom or live online English

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Why attend

From knowledge to real-world impact.

Waste is lost value. You will learn practical ways to reduce waste and move towards circular operations.

Workplace challenges

Professional Problems This Course Is Designed to Solve

The programme explores practical approaches to the following challenges. Results depend on how the learning is applied in your organisation.

Difficulty translating subject knowledge into practical workplace decisions.
Inconsistent approaches to the activities covered in the course outline.
Lack of a structured plan for applying and reviewing new skills.

Course methodology

How you will learn.

Waste audit exercises, circular design workshops, case studies and improvement planning.

Course objectives

What you'll take away.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Apply the waste hierarchy
Conduct waste audits
Improve segregation, recycling and disposal compliance
Apply circular design principles
Develop reuse and take-back schemes
Measure waste and circularity performance

Target audience

Who should attend.

This course is suitable for:

Environmental and sustainability managers
Operations and facility managers
Procurement professionals
Quality managers
Product designers

Target competencies

Capabilities you will build.

Participants will develop competencies in:

Waste auditing
Compliance
Circular design
Collaboration
Performance measurement

Course outline

Your learning journey.

A focused, practical outline with time to explore, apply and reflect.

Day 1Waste and Circularity

09:00–10:08Waste hierarchy
10:08–11:00Linear versus circular
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Linear versus circular (continued)
11:45–12:53Case studies
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 2Waste Audits

09:00–10:08Audit methods
10:08–11:00Data analysis
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Data analysis (continued)
11:45–12:53Opportunities
12:53–14:00Workshop

Day 3Waste Management

09:00–10:08Segregation
10:08–11:00Recycling and disposal
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Recycling and disposal (continued)
11:45–12:53Legal duties
12:53–14:00Exercise

Day 4Circular Practices

09:00–10:08Circular design
10:08–11:00Reuse and remanufacturing
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Reuse and remanufacturing (continued)
11:45–12:53Take-back schemes
12:53–14:00Case study

Day 5Measurement

09:00–10:08Waste KPIs
10:08–11:00Circularity indicators
11:00–11:30Coffee break
11:30–11:45Circularity indicators (continued)
11:45–12:53Improvement plan
12:53–14:00Action plan

The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.

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Good to know

A few things to know.

How is the course delivered?

Our classroom programmes combine facilitated discussion, case studies, exercises and reflection. The precise format will be confirmed before enrolment.

Can you deliver this programme for our team?

Yes, you can enquire about a tailored programme. Share your goals, group size and preferred dates with our learning team.

Will I receive a certificate?

Participants who complete the programme receive a Smart Horizon UK certificate of attendance. Smart Horizon UK programmes are not externally accredited and do not award a professional qualification, licence or designation. Where a course title or outline refers to a professional certification (for example, AACE International's Certified Cost Professional), the programme supports learning and preparation only; the credential itself is awarded solely by the relevant professional body under its own application and examination requirements.

What should I confirm before booking travel?

Please confirm the session, exact venue, accessibility arrangements, fees and any visa requirements with the team before arranging travel. Tentative dates are not confirmed sessions.

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