Circular economy and efficient waste and packaging management course for the self-employed

The circular economy and efficient waste and packaging management course offers complete training to understand and apply a sustainable economic model that makes the most of resources and minimises waste. You will learn to implement strategies such as reuse, repair and recycling to extend the useful life of products and materials, helping to reduce the environmental impact of the hospitality sector.

On this 60-hour online course you will learn the key definitions of the circular economy, current regulations and environmental best practice for responsible consumption and waste prevention. You will also explore efficient waste and packaging management in depth, from the basic collection and sorting processes to specific techniques applied in different sectors, as well as the management of packaging and wrapping.

The course is aimed at professionals and students who want to apply the principles of environmental sustainability in hospitality, strengthening their skills to meet the sector's current challenges. The online format adapts to each student's pace of learning, combining flexibility and accessibility.

Key facts: online format, 60 hours and a price of 90 euros. This training provides the essential knowledge and skills to promote sustainable practices in waste and packaging management, fostering a more environmentally aware and respectful workplace.

This course provides specific skills to integrate the circular economy and efficient waste management into the hospitality sector. On completion, students will be able to:

• Understand the principles and foundations of the circular economy and how they apply to hospitality.
• Identify and apply regulations on environmental and waste management.
• Implement good practices to prevent waste and promote responsible consumption.
• Manage waste and materials efficiently to optimise recycling and reuse.
• Understand basic and sector-specific recycling processes.
• Manage containers, packaging and wrapping correctly in line with current regulations.
• Design and implement strategies to reduce and reuse packaging in the workplace.

Module I. Circular economy and good environmental practice

This module introduces the general definitions and basic concepts of the circular economy, explaining this economic model in depth. It also covers the regulations currently in force in this area and teaches strategies to prevent waste through good practice and the sensible use of resources, encouraging responsible consumption.

Unit 1. General definitions

A study of the key terms and concepts linked to the circular economy and environmental management.

Unit 2. What is the circular economy?

An explanation of the circular economic model and how it differs from the traditional linear economy.

Unit 3. Regulations

Analysis of the legislation and regulations that apply to the circular economy and waste management.

Unit 4. Preventing waste

Strategies and techniques to reduce waste generation in the workplace and in production.

Unit 5. Good environmental practice and responsible consumption

Guidance on sustainable habits and the efficient use of resources to minimise environmental impact.

Module II. Efficient waste management

This module focuses on techniques and procedures for effective waste management, including basic recycling and its collection and sorting processes, and how it is applied in different productive sectors.

Unit 1. Efficient waste management

The fundamentals and methods of managing waste properly in the workplace.

Unit 2. Basic recycling: collection, sorting and recycling

An explanation of the basic stages of recycling to optimise material recovery.

Unit 3. Sector-specific basic recycling

Analysis of how recycling is adapted to the particular characteristics of each sector.

Module III. Efficient packaging management

This module examines the importance of containers and packaging in the circular economy, the applicable regulations and best practice for efficient, sustainable management.

Training unit 1. Containers

Characteristics, functions and types of containers in production.

Training unit 2. Regulations

A review of the specific legislation governing containers and packaging.

Training unit 3. Efficient container management

Procedures to optimise the use, reuse and recycling of containers.

Training unit 4. Managing packaging and wrapping

Strategies for the sustainable, responsible handling of packaging and wrapping.

Training in the circular economy and efficient waste and packaging management opens up opportunities to build an environmental career in hospitality and other sustainability-related sectors.

• Environmental management technician in hospitality businesses.
• Sustainability and waste management officer.
• Coordinator of recycling and waste reduction programmes.
• Circular economy consultant for SMEs in the service sector.
• Technician in sustainable packaging management.

Sectors and companies

• Hospitality businesses
• Waste management and recycling organisations.
• Environmental consultancies.
• Public authorities with sustainability departments.
• Companies specialising in containers and packaging.