Waste Management & Circular Economy
Applies circular-economy thinking to reduce waste and recover value from materials.
At a glance
- 2 days
Who it's for
- Environmental and sustainability officers
- Operations and facility managers
- Procurement staff
Learning objectives
- Apply circular economy principles
- Use the waste hierarchy
- Analyse material flows
- Design circular business models
Detailed content
- Linear versus circular
- Design out waste
- Regenerate
- Prevent and reduce
- Reuse and recycle
- Recover and dispose
- Mass balance
- Waste audits
- Cost of waste
- Product as a service
- Take-back schemes
- Partnerships
Day-by-day agenda
A typical schedule. In-company versions are tailored to your processes, data and timing.
- Circular principles
- Waste hierarchy
- Material flow analysis
- Circular business models
- Case study, action plans and course assessment
Practice, tools and assessment
Hands-on practice
- Waste walk (gemba) using the 8-waste checklist
- Lean simulation game: push vs. pull, before and after improvement
- Plan a one-week Kaizen event with targets and team roles
- Calculate a simple GHG inventory (Scope 1 and 2)
Tools and templates you keep
- 8-waste observation sheet
- Kaizen event charter and newspaper (action list)
- Standard work and SMED analysis sheets
- GHG calculator (Excel)
How learning is assessed
- Pre- and post-course knowledge check
- Assessment of practical exercises by the trainer
- Action plan reviewed at the end of the course
Built on these standards and bodies of knowledge
- Lean Enterprise Institute principles (Womack & Jones)
- Toyota Production System
- GHG Protocol; ISO 14064-1
Certificate
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
New in our 2026 portfolio — tell us your dates and we will confirm the trainer and schedule.
How it is delivered
- Public courses in Cairo, in-company programs and live online training
- Practical exercises, case studies and examples from your sector
- Can also run as Train & Stay in Sharm El Sheikh, Hurghada or Cairo
Frequently asked questions
How long is Waste Management & Circular Economy?
The program runs 2 days. In-company versions can be adapted to your needs.
Is the course taught in Arabic or English?
Sessions are usually delivered in Arabic with English technical terms and materials. Full English delivery is available for in-company groups.
Can you run it inside our company?
Yes. In-company programs use exercises built on your own processes. Tell us the group size and preferred timing and we will send a proposal.
Will I receive a certificate?
Participants who complete the program and its assessment receive a certificate from The Excellence Center, which can be verified online.
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