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SUMMARY:Waste Audit Training Course
DESCRIPTION: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.\nA microcredit certificate will be issued to all participants from CIFAL York-UNITAR.\nInstructor: Dr. Calvin Lakhan ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvin-lakhan-ph-d-56329224/ ), Director, Circular Innovation Hub, York University\nMore Information ( https://www.yorku.ca/cifal/waste-audit/ )\nRegistration link ( https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002212106308?aff=oddtdtcreator )\n
URL:https://events.yorku.ca/events/waste-audit-training-course/
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LOCATION:Room N004 Schulich School of Business Building (Basement Floor)
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