Zero Waste and Circular Economy Fundamentals

The Circular Economy and Zero Waste Certificate program is designed to provide professionals across all industries with the basic knowledge and skills needed to understand, implement, and promote circular economy principles and sustainable waste management practices in their facilities.

The course will describe how organizations can transition from traditional linear models to circular systems, with an emphasis on reducing waste, optimizing resource use, innovation, and promoting the sustainability benefits of zero waste (such as carbon emissions reductions, energy savings, etc).

Cost of attendance:

• $75 for non-members
• $50 for USGBC-CA members (Sign in to the Community Hub to access the member codes here)
• $35 for students (Please use your .edu email address to register)

Learning Objectives

1. Fundamentals of the Circular Economy and Zero Waste; definitions, models & key principles
2. Regulatory and Policy Frameworks that support the transition to a circular economy
3. Case Studies of Zero Waste Strategies & Successful Circular Business Models
4. Implementation of Circular and Zero Waste Strategies; stakeholders, technologies, & building circular supply chains
5. Performance Analysis; data tracking, zero waste audits & life cycle analysis (LCA)
6. Identify Certifications for facilities and professionals that demonstrate circular economy and zero waste leadership

Training Partner: TRUE (Total Resource Use and Efficiency)

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