Waste Audit Training Course

CIFAL York

Master the essentials of waste auditing and sustainable management with CIFAL York. Open to students, professionals, and the general public.

Seymour Schulich Building, ADERSIM Lab, N004

<p>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.</p>

Agenda

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

Module 1: Pre-Audit Prep & Planning

BREAK

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

Module 2: Conducting the On-Site Audit

LUNCH BREAK

3.1 Data Entry and Key Calculations
3.2 Visualizing the Data
3.3 Interpreting the Results
3.4 Crafting the Final Report

Module 3: Data Analysis & Reporting

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

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