Key course information
- Course learning format: IN-PERSON COURSE
- More course dates: See below or click 'Register'
- Pricing: click 'Register' to preview
- Course duration: Two Days
- Location: Shropshire, UK
- Interactive learning face-to-face with expert tutors
- Electronic course notes
- Gain CPD Credits: Smithers training is IOM3 Quality Assured and counts towards professional development.
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Upcoming in-person course dates
| Select a session when registering | |
|---|---|
| 25 - 26 November 2025 | 23 - 24 November 2026 |
| 15 - 16 June 2026 | |
Course overview
This course explores how circular economy principles can transform plastic and rubber waste into valuable resources. You’ll gain a practical understanding of the environmental impacts of waste, the latest recycling and recovery technologies, and innovative approaches such as chemical recycling, biodegradable materials, and digital traceability.
Blending strategic insight with real-world examples, the course equips you to identify opportunities in waste streams, improve resource efficiency, and apply circular strategies within your organisation.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:- Assess the environmental impact of plastic and rubber waste and understand the global and drivers behind circular waste management.
- Recognise key challenges and evaluate current solutions for recycling, recovery, and responsible disposal of polymer materials.
- Analyse emerging innovations such as chemical recycling, advanced sorting, biodegradable materials, and digital tools that support sustainable waste systems.
- Apply circular economy principles to transform waste into valuable resources and reduce dependence on virgin feedstocks.
- Develop practical strategies for waste reduction, resource recovery, and circular design within your own organisation or industry sector.
Course content
Key course topics include:- Environmental impacts of rubber and plastic waste
- Importance of transitioning to circular waste management approaches
- Key challenges in waste management
- Current technologies for recycling, recovery, and disposal of rubber and plastic waste
- Innovative strategies and emerging technologies supporting sustainable waste management including AI, chemical recycling, and biodegradable alternatives.
- Role of the circular economy in transforming rubber and plastic waste into valuable resources
- Practical application of waste reduction, resource recovery, and circular design principles
Who should attend
This course is ideal for professionals seeking practical ways to manage and create value from plastic and rubber waste within a circular economy framework.
It will be especially valuable for:
- Sustainability and environmental professionals aiming to implement resource-efficient, low-waste strategies.
- Manufacturing, production, and R&D teams developing new materials or products with improved recyclability and lifecycle performance.
- Procurement and supply chain specialists seeking to integrate circular practices and sustainable sourcing into their operations.
- Entrepreneurs and innovators exploring new business models and technologies for recycling, recovery, or reuse.
Meet your expert tutor
Kinana Aliko – Sustainability Consultant
With extensive experience in sustainable materials, circular economy strategies, and carbon reduction, Dr Kinana Aliko helps organisations adopt greener processes and reduce environmental impact. She holds a PhD in Sustainable Chemical Engineering from Aston University and has worked across sectors including agri-tech, packaging, polymers, and renewable materials. Her training blends research-led insight with practical application, enabling participants to implement effective sustainability strategies and drive progress toward Net Zero..
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