Equipping participants with knowledge and skills, SRI offers comprehensive online training that covers what you need to know about e-Waste Management.
The SRI Online Training on E-Waste Management offers a comprehensive, structured learning experience designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills needed to understand and address e-waste. Adapted from in-person trainings developed by SRI country teams and international experts, this modular course covers key aspects of e-waste management, from fundamental definitions to advanced recycling technologies, policy frameworks, and auditing practices.
Through six modules, participants will explore key topics such as health and environmental risks, responsible dismantling techniques, the role of the informal sector, and best practices in waste management. With contributions from international experts and real-world case studies, this training provides valuable insights into sustainable e-waste management solutions that support a circular economy.
SRI is making this material freely available for the international e-waste management community of practice (policymakers, industry professionals, researchers, or any interested person) allowing them to enhance their expertise and empower them to drive meaningful change in the sector.
Module 1: Introduction to WEEE
WEEE basics: Definition, categories and material composition
Module 2: Health, Safety and environmental Impacts
What are the risks of improperly managing WEEE?
Module 3: WEEE Fractions
A more detailed examination of WEEE components in relation to their material characteristics
Module 4: WEEE Management
Managing WEEE: from value chain arrangements to recycling
Module 5: WEEE Policy and Governance
Regulatory and policy recommendations
Module 6: Conformity Assessment
The advantages of technical standardization: a common ground
