Waste Efficiency 101: Streamlining process for nature protection, cost savings and sustainability goals
October 1 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for a practical, discussion‑driven training session designed for individuals who want to strengthen their waste‑management knowledge, diversify their service offerings, and identify real operational gaps. Participants will explore the fundamentals of waste efficiency; from defining waste streams to understanding Canada’s legislative landscape, while connecting these concepts to the Circular Economy and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).
Through guided conversation, real‑world examples, and hands‑on interpretation of waste data, attendees will learn how to build a Waste Management Plan, benchmark performance, and track improvements over time. The session also highlights how waste‑efficiency initiatives protect the environment, reduce costs, and improve organizational sustainability. The training concludes with communication strategies to help participants confidently promote waste programs and engage people in meaningful participation.
Who Should Attend?
- Environmental and sustainability professionals
- Consultants and service providers
- Facility, operations, and property managers
- Municipal, government, and institutional staff
- Business owners and organizational leaders
- Anyone new to waste management
Participants will gain:
- A practical understanding of waste efficiency fundamentals,
- Insight into Canada’s waste management and legislative landscape
- Knowledge of key concepts such as the Circular Economy and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
- Tools to identify operational gaps and improvement opportunities
- Ideas for expanding service offerings and creating new business opportunities
- An opportunity to learn through discussion and real-world examples
Whether you’re looking to build foundational knowledge, enhance your professional services, or uncover opportunities for operational improvement, this session provides practical insights that can be applied immediately.
Looking for a student price? email training@eco.ca
Speaker:
Vaneska Grechinski
Vaneska is an environmental professional specialized in waste efficiency, program development, and stakeholder engagement, with over a decade of experience advancing sustainability across municipalities, Indigenous communities, industry partners, and educational institutions. As Waste Efficiency Lead at ECO Canada, she is currently building and strategizing three new services for the organization’s emerging Waste Division, including the Local Waste Auditor service, ICI Waste Efficiency Training, and Waste Troubleshoot Consulting. Her work focuses on designing practical, community‑aligned waste solutions that strengthen diversion, improve operational efficiency, and support long‑term environmental stewardship.
