Zero Waste Fundamentals Program

Zero Waste Fundamentals Program

The Zero Waste Fundamentals Program (ZWF) is designed for those who are looking for more information on Zero Waste and how to take it to the next level. It aims to provide individuals with a solid foundation of Zero Waste practices, policies, values, and concepts.

The program helps the general public, municipalities, waste professionals, and community leaders gain experience about the Zero Waste practices and how to implement these locally to achieve their Zero Waste goals.

It is the first step towards your Zero Waste journey and a great way to start building your career within the Zero Waste world.

After completion, you will be able to actively identify, support, and advocate for Zero Waste.

Course Highlights:

• Self-run course: you can go through the program material at your own pace, based on your own schedule
  and learning process

• A mix of video classes, mini-quizzes, exercises, and additional resources.

• 5 Sessions – Approx. 6 total hours of video classes

• Zero Waste Canada (ZWC) Official Certificate of completion

• Open to the general public, no requisites.

• Resource Package containing the slides, list references, and key sources outlined throughout the course

• After completion, you will be eligible to move to the Zero Waste Associate Designation

This program was developed by Zero Waste Canada.

With access to a global network of Zero Waste and resource management professionals, Zero Waste Canada represents the premier local driver of Zero Waste practices, policies, and expertise within the community, offering a wide array of Zero Waste resources that guide businesses and individuals towards a lower environmental impact and the circular/sharing economy.

EARN YOUR ZERO WASTE CERTIFICATE

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What you will learn

• The Waste Issue: key impacts, developments and current state of the world
• Current Remedies: their intent, impact, value and limitations
• Systems Thinking: what it is and its relevance in both understanding and applying Zero Waste thinking

Rating: 4.8

Level: Beginner Level

Duration: 5 hours

Instructor: Jamie Kaminski