Waste Management & Circular Economy

Duration: 5 weeks (25-35 hours total)

Learning Mode: Online/In-person with hands-on projects 

Course Outline

1. Introduction to Circular Economy & ESG (4 hours)

1. • Circular business models & sustainability
   • Waste hierarchy & ESG impact

2. Plastic Waste Reduction & Recycling Innovations (6 hours)

1. • Policy frameworks on plastic bans
   • Technological innovations in recycling

3. E-Waste Management & Policy Frameworks (6 hours)

1. • Challenges in electronic waste management
   • Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)

4. Industrial Waste Recovery & Reuse (6 hours)

1. • Upcycling & industrial symbiosis
   • Sustainable supply chain design

Assessment:

• Waste audit & ESG reporting exercise
• Circular economy business model project