Electronic Waste (E-Waste) Management Training Course

• Instructor: ProjectX
• Lectures: 3
• Duration: 3 days

📚 Course Objective

By the end of this 3-day course, participants will:

1. Understand the environmental, economic, and social impacts of electronic waste (e-waste).
2. Learn international and regional e-waste management regulations and standards (Basel Convention, WEEE Directive, ISO 14001).
3. Develop strategies for responsible collection, recycling, and disposal of e-waste.
4. Master e-waste auditing, inventory, and reporting processes.
5. Apply sustainable practices to minimize e-waste generation and promote circular economy principles.

🛠️ Teaching Methods

• Interactive Lectures: Explore global e-waste challenges, regulations, and solutions.
• Workshops: Practical exercises in e-waste classification and inventory management.
• Case Studies: Analyze successful e-waste recycling and recovery programs.
• Role-Play: Simulate stakeholder engagement for e-waste management initiatives.
• Group Projects: Develop and present an e-waste management plan for a sample organization.

📑 Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to E-Waste Management

• Understanding e-waste: Definition, sources, and types.
• The environmental and health impacts of improper e-waste disposal.
• International agreements and regulatory frameworks (Basel Convention, WEEE Directive, ISO 14001).
• Overview of e-waste management hierarchy: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Dispose.
• Workshop: Identify and classify different types of e-waste in a sample scenario.

Day 2: Collection, Recycling, and Disposal Techniques

• E-waste collection systems: Drop-off centers, buy-back schemes, take-back policies.
• Advanced recycling technologies: Mechanical processing, hydrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy.
• Safe disposal techniques for hazardous components (e.g., batteries, circuit boards).
• Role of extended producer responsibility (EPR) in e-waste management.
• Activity: Develop a recycling workflow for a selected e-waste product.

Day 3: Sustainable E-Waste Strategies and Circular Economy

• Promoting a circular economy for electronic products.
• E-waste auditing and inventory management.
• Reporting e-waste compliance and sustainability achievements.
• Stakeholder engagement: Collaboration with governments, NGOs, and communities.
• Developing awareness and training campaigns for responsible e-waste management.
• Group Project: Develop and present an e-waste management plan tailored to an organization.

📝 Evaluation Criteria:

• Participation in discussions and activities: 30%
• Workshop and inventory outcomes: 30%
• Final e-waste management plan presentation: 40%

🎯 Target Audience:

• Environmental and Sustainability Officers
• Waste Management Professionals
• Facility and Operations Managers
• Compliance and Regulatory Professionals
• IT and Electronics Industry Professionals
• Government and Municipal Waste Management Officials

🛡️ Key Takeaways:

• Comprehensive understanding of e-waste sources, types, and impacts.
• Knowledge of international regulations (Basel Convention, WEEE Directive).
• Skills for implementing effective e-waste recycling and disposal systems.
• Proficiency in e-waste auditing, monitoring, and compliance reporting.
• Practical strategies for promoting circular economy principles in e-waste management.