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SUMMARY:Waste Efficiency 101: Streamlining process for nature protection\, cost savings and sustainability goals
DESCRIPTION: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). \n\n\n\nThrough 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. \n\nWho Should Attend?\n\nEnvironmental and sustainability professionals\nConsultants and service providers\nFacility\, operations\, and property managers\nMunicipal\, government\, and institutional staff\nBusiness owners and organizational leaders\nAnyone new to waste management\n\n  \nParticipants will gain:\n\nA practical understanding of waste efficiency fundamentals\,\nInsight into Canada’s waste management and legislative landscape\nKnowledge of key concepts such as the Circular Economy and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)\nTools to identify operational gaps and improvement opportunities\nIdeas for expanding service offerings and creating new business opportunities\nAn opportunity to learn through discussion and real-world examples\n\n  \nWhether 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. \nLooking for a student price? email training@eco.ca \n\n\n  \nSpeaker: \n \nVaneska Grechinski \nVaneska 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.
URL:https://eco.ca/event/waste-efficiency-101-streamlining-process-for-nature-protection-cost-savings-and-sustainability-goals/
LOCATION:The Kahanoff Centre for Charitable Activities\, 105 12 Avenue Southeast\, Calgary\, Alberta\, T2G 1A1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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