The waste management training offered by Act! with Surfrider provides a solid foundation in the regulatory and operational aspects of waste handling in the workplace. It covers sorting, prevention, recycling, and recovery within a circular economy framework. Suitable for all industries, it supports the development of responsible and structured professional practices.
Act! with Surfrider is a state-recognized training provider, certified under the Qualiopi label in the "training action" category. This accreditation ensures a rigorous educational framework for all our environmental training programs, including the waste management course. It guarantees the quality of our content, participant support, and compliance with professional standards.
The program addresses key topics such as waste sorting, treatment, recovery, and prevention. It combines theoretical insights with practical tools to support the implementation of sustainable, regulation-compliant waste management practices. This certification makes the training eligible for OPCO funding, facilitating its inclusion in a structured training plan for organizations committed to impact reduction and circular economy strategies.
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with fewer than 250 employees may qualify for OPCO funding for this waste management training. To be eligible, companies must be affiliated with a Skills Operator, up to date with social and tax obligations, and have included the training in their annual skills development plan.
This financial support makes it easier to train teams on waste stream management, recycling, source reduction, and biowaste handling—enhancing team capabilities and improving internal logistics efficiency.
The training begins with a mapping of the main waste treatment channels: sorting, collection, energy recovery, recycling, hazardous waste treatment, and biowaste. It helps identify the waste flows generated by your business activities and assess their environmental, regulatory, and economic impacts. The goal is to clarify the roles and responsibilities of each stakeholder—from producer to service provider—and ensure compliance with waste regulations.
Using diagnostic tools, participants learn to pinpoint priority actions such as reducing waste at the source, improving sorting practices, or optimizing the management of industrial waste. The session ranks key levers for action: source reduction, logistical optimization, circular economy integration, and internal awareness-raising. The approach is adaptable to all sectors and encourages long-term, sustainable practices.
Each participant creates a hands-on action plan—both individual and collective. This deliverable includes environmental performance indicators, waste reduction targets, and best practices aligned with specific internal roles (procurement, logistics, production). The plan is designed to fit seamlessly into your CSR strategy or regulatory commitments, such as source sorting or compliance with the AGEC law.
Learning objectives of the Waste Management and Treatment training:
Act! with Surfrider’s waste management training helps participants gain a clear understanding of existing waste treatment channels, assess their environmental impact, and structure a strategy for reducing waste streams. It promotes a comprehensive view of waste-related challenges and supports the implementation of sustainable business practices.
Main learning objectives:
This training is designed for any employee involved in environmental management or the sustainability performance of their organization. No prerequisites are required.
The training lasts 7 hours (1 full day or 2 half-days) and can be held at your premises or in our training spaces in Paris or Biarritz.
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This training can be part of a broader environmental awareness program and may be complemented by formats such as waste collection or DIY workshops.
It is an educational program designed to train employees in best practices for sorting, reducing, and valorizing waste. This environmental training provides a clear understanding of waste treatment channels and the environmental issues linked to waste generation in companies. It fully supports a broader CSR strategy.
The training helps identify levers to reduce waste volumes, lower treatment costs, and ensure regulatory compliance. It promotes the implementation of sustainable practices and the structuring of a coherent CSR policy. It effectively complements awareness-raising actions within the company.
Sessions cover sorting channels, professional waste flows, environmental impacts of treatment, circular economy, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) schemes, and source reduction solutions. Tools such as the Waste Fresk and environmental quizzes enable immediate practical application.
It is open to all employees, with no prerequisites. It is particularly relevant for logistics, general services, CSR managers, or any staff involved in ecological transition initiatives.
The training combines interactive workshops, role-playing, and group work. Participants develop both individual and collective action plans to embed best practices into daily routines. Similar formats are available in other workshops, such as DIY sessions or waste collection activities.
Yes. Act! with Surfrider is Qualiopi-certified, making the training eligible for OPCO funding under certain conditions.
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