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Waste Management / Minimisation

Practical strategies for cost saving, compliance and sustainability

Waste management is not just an environmental obligation—it is also a strategic opportunity for businesses to reduce costs, strengthen compliance and enhance sustainability performance. Many organisations are unaware that waste can represent as much as 4-5% of turnover, significantly impacting their bottom line. This highly practical, one-day introductory course helps organisations understand the fundamentals of waste management and develop internal capacity for waste minimisation. Learners will gain actionable knowledge and tools to assess their current waste practices, understand legal obligations and implement reduction strategies tailored to their operations.

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Course Code
EE019

Duration
1 training day

What's covered?

This course introduces learners to key themes in waste management and minimisation, combining legislation, strategy and practice. Core topics include: 

  • Waste Management in Ireland: context and challenges 
  • What is Waste Minimisation? 
  • Legal obligations in relation to Waste Management 
  • Benefits of Waste Minimisation 
  • Waste Minimisation Process – The 8-Step Waste Reduction Programme 
  • Waste Management Hierarchy 
  • Developing an Action Plan for your organisation 
  • Case studies and practical examples 

The programme is practical and can be customised for In-Company delivery. 

Who should participate?

This course is ideal for individuals across all sectors who are responsible for, or involved in, managing or reducing waste within their organisation. It is particularly suitable for those new to waste minimisation or environmental initiatives. 

  • Operations and facility staff 
  • Environmental, Health & Safety personnel 
  • Quality and Compliance professionals 

English Language Competency
A good standard of written and spoken English is important to engage effectively with this programme.

What will I learn?

On successful completion of this course, learners will be able to: 

  • Explain the core principles and importance of waste minimisation 
  • Identify the true cost of waste in business operations 
  • Apply the Waste Management Hierarchy to real-world situations 
  • Develop a structured internal waste minimisation programme 
  • Create an action plan tailored to their organisation 
  • Evaluate opportunities for ongoing waste reduction and performance improvement 

This course supports practical capability development through real-world examples and tools. 

How do we train and support you?

Our training approach is practical, highly interactive and discussion-based, with flexibility to meet organisational needs: 

  • Pre-training consultation to tailor content where appropriate (for In-Company courses) 
  • Comprehensive course notes, regularly updated to reflect the latest standards and best practices 
  • Customised In-Company delivery available virtually or on-site 
  • Real-time support from expert tutors 

Class sizes are generally limited to 12-15 to support personalised learning and individual support. 

How can you progress?

Learners who complete this course may wish to progress to other environmental or sustainability programmes: 

  • ISO 14001:2015 Overview (Environmental Management Systems) 
  • ISO 50001: 2018 Introduction (Energy Management Systems)  
  • Internal Environmental and Energy Management Auditor Training 
  • IEMA Environmental Sustainability Skills for the Workforce 

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