Sustainable Integrated Waste Management Workshop and Exposure in Istanbul, Turkey

Rapid Urbanization and Increased Consumption of goods have turned waste management into a critical challenge of 21st Century. Enhanced Waste Levels are affecting all the areas, be it urban, rural or industrial. Contemporary world has to establish effective system for sustainable waste management and combat the ever-increasing levels of waste, simultaneously dealing with its past accumulations. Today sustainable waste management is as much about resource management and recovery, as it is about safe and effective disposal.

Sustainable Integrated Waste Management Workshop and Exposure in Istanbul, Turkey addresses all the fundamental aspects of waste management, recovery and disposal, providing a solid knowledge base for its attendees. The program will equip its participants with essential skills and practical tools for forming and implementing an effective waste management strategy both in local and national context.

Target Audience

• Consultants and Experts in Waste Management Sector
• Municipal and Governmental Staff
• Members of Civil Society and Community-Based Organizations
• Waste Planners
• Employees of Environmental Bodies
• Program & Project Heads and Managers
• Senior Managers and Supervisory Staff involved in Waste Management
• Engineers and Technicians
• Waste Facilities Managers
• Operations & Materials Managers
• Health, Safety & Environmental Specialists.

Program Objectives

Upon the successful completion of this intensive training course, the participants will be able to:

• Comprehend and Explain the Concept of Sustainable Waste Management
• Understand different types of waste, their handling, storage and disposal requirements
• Analyze the environmental impact and implications of Effective Waste Management System
• Identify opportunities in waste prevention for cost-efficient waste management
• Determine re-use and recycling options and manage waste-related environmental risks
• Apply Modern Waste Disposal and Treatment Methods
• Use principles of waste recovery to explore opportunities for energy generation
• Examine the potential impacts of waste disposal to landfills and identify more sustainable alternatives
• Ensure compliance with existing waste regulations and legislation.

Program Methodology

This is a highly practical training course, majorly emphasizing on exposure tours and practical study visits. A set of case studies and video materials will support an open presentation, in order to improve the understanding of delegates regarding sustainable waste management practices and strategies. Throughout exposure visits participants can observe the factual deployment of integrated waste management tools and techniques, as well as share the practice of professionals and experts working within the field.

Day 1

• Waste and Its Impacts
• The sources of Waste
• Classification and Characterization of Waste
• Foundations of Waste Management
• Global Environmental Issues
• Planning for Waste Management
• Regulatory Requirements
• Role of Regulatory authorities in waste management
• Trends in Waste Management and Legislation.

Day 2

• Introduction to Sustainable Waste Management
• Sustainable Waste Management and Circular Economy
• Environmental Risks, their management and control
• Waste Management and Environmental Management System (ISO 14001)
• Best Practices in Municipal Waste Management
• Sustainable options for different types of waste
• Hazardous Waste and Materials Handling
• Waste Prevention through Chain optimization
• True Cost of Waste.

Day 3

• Introduction to Waste Minimization, Reuse and Recycling
• Designing and Implementing Recycling Schemes
• Recycling Economics
• The Value of Waste as Resources
• Collection systems for Recycling
• Remanufacturing, Refurbishment and Reuse Processes
• Materials Recovery Facilities
• Transfer Stations
• Composting
• Open Windrow and In Vessel Composting
• In Vessel Composting for Food Waste.

Day 4

• Introduction to Waste Recovery, Disposal and Treatment
• Anaerobic Digestion
• Waste Incineration
• Thermal Desorption
• Bioremediation
• Treatment of Water, Solids and Air Emissions
• Principles of Sustainable Landfill
• Engineering Landfills
• Biogas and electricity production from sanitary landfill
• Landfill Site Closure and Aftercare
• Long Term Storage of Waste
• Facility Management, Compliance and Reporting
• Waste Management of Future.

Day 5

A study tour covering the operation and management of:

• Recycling & Fermentation Plants
• Sanitary Landfills
• Municipality Waste Collection Fleet.

Program Dates: 22 – 26 February 2021

Registration Deadline: 31 December 2021

Program Fee: $3650

Fee Covers: Visa Assistance (Complimentary), Participant Assessment, Airport Pickup, Accommodation, Wi-Fi, Breakfast, Workshop Kit, Interactive workshop, Program Materials, Local Expert, Practical Activities, Lunch, Refreshments, City Map, Field Visit, Certificate & Boat Tour.

For Online Registration please visit the Official Program Page.

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