Training objectives – gained knowledge after completing the training

After completing this training, participants will: Understand the Zero Waste concept – grasp the principles and economic rationale behind zero waste strategies as a driver of competitiveness, innovation, and sustainability. Learn how to link waste reduction with financial performance – identify cost-saving opportunities through resource efficiency, process optimization, and material recovery. Gain skills in waste flow analysis and cost accounting – evaluate waste generation points, quantify material losses, and calculate potential savings from improved management. Develop integrated waste management plans – design and implement systems for waste segregation, recycling, and reuse that improve operational efficiency and reduce disposal costs. Understand circular business models – apply models that transform waste into valuable secondary resources, creating new revenue streams and supporting sustainable growth. Enhance technical knowledge of recycling technologies, material recovery processes, and innovative solutions for achieving zero waste performance. Build managerial capacity – strengthen leadership and decision-making skills for transitioning to circular operations and achieving compliance with environmental and EU standards. Promote organizational culture change – learn how to engage employees, suppliers, and customers in zero waste practices through awareness, incentives, and communication.

Who can benefit from the training

N/AManufacturing and processing industries – including metal, plastic, chemical, food and beverage, and textile sectors aiming to reduce production waste, energy consumption, and operational costs. Construction and demolition companies – seeking to improve material efficiency, reuse construction materials, and reduce landfill disposal. Agribusiness and food processing companies – focusing on the valorization of organic by-products and cost savings through efficient resource use. Municipal waste utilities and public service companies – interested in optimizing waste collection, segregation, and recycling operations. Waste management, recycling, and recovery companies – looking to improve process efficiency, integrate circular business models, and achieve zero waste targets. Energy-from-waste and biomass operators – focusing on maximizing the economic and environmental efficiency of residual waste use. Healthcare and medical device manufacturers – addressing challenges of hazardous and packaging waste reduction while improving sustainability performance. Hospitality and HoReCa sector (hotels, restaurants, catering) – reducing food waste and operational costs through resource optimization. Industrial zones, clusters, and business parks – developing industrial symbiosis models and shared waste valorization solutions. Local governments and development agencies – strengthening capacity to support circular economy transitions and promote zero waste regions.

Value and impact of the training

minimum 40 for small enterprises