Waste Management / Minimisation In-House & Public Training

Practical strategies for cost saving, compliance and sustainability

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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.

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.

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.

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.

This course is delivered by experienced tutors with strong backgrounds in environmental management and sustainability. Each tutor brings real-world auditing experience, sector-specific insights and a passion for practical training. Their focus is on building learner confidence through engaging, hands-on exercises and personalised support. Our tutors support learners with the insights and practical tools needed to implement change.

Finbarr Stapleton

Finbarr Stapleton, Antaris, has a B.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry...

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Gerry Higgins

With extensive experience of implementing quality, environmenta...

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Peter Fleming

Peter Fleming is an accomplished EHSQ professional with credibl...

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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.

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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Course Code

EE019

Duration

1 training day

Delivery Mode

This programme is delivered by or In-Company training

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