Evaluating packaging materials
Are they better than plastic?
On completing this course you will be able to understand:
The pros and cons of different materials
What happens when things get recycled
How to easily evaluate packaging claims
How to compare products to plastic
How to approach packaging and recycling in your business
The different types of bioplastics on the market
Watch interviews with organisations who have already taken action:
With the Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs
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Introduction
CPD Accreditation
Introduction
Do you know?
Aluminium cans and glass
Knowledge check
Learning Action: How is your glass recycled
Do you know?
Paper and card production and recycling
Cardboard food packaging
Paper and card packaging considerations
Knowledge check
Learning Action: Cardboard food packaging
Learning Action: Cardboard and paper recycling
Waterproof paper and card
Do you know?
What is a bioplastic?
In-vessel composters and compostable plastics
Anaerobic digesters and compostable plastics
Bioplastic vs petrochemical lifecycle assessments
Case Study: Alara Cereals
How to manage your compostable packaging
Tips for exploring bioplastic packaging
Conclusion
Knowledge check
Learning Action: Bioplastics in your office
Learning Action: Composting plants near you
Do you know?
Edible and by-product packaging
Case Study: Huskup
Knowledge check
Do you know?
The waste hierarchy
Knowledge check
Learning Action Assignments
Feedback
Being a change maker!
Our full 6-week course supports you to better understand plastics and packaging. You’ll also learn how to do an audit, work with your supply chain and deliver behaviour change in your workplace
No. However, you and your business will get more out of the course if you undertake them, as they are all focused on making changes within your workplace. We’ll provide guidance documents for every practical activity. But these are optional and can be done at a time that suits you.
The Sustainable Sidekicks are a consultancy focused on supporting workplaces, green champions and event organisers. We are here to support your sustainability journey with our knowledge and experience in waste reduction, behaviour change and engagement campaigns. We have a range of backgrounds from event sustainability, plastics and food waste reduction campaigns, as well as corporate and student engagement campaigns. Head to www.sustainablesidekicks.com to find out more.
Yes. Just email us: courses [at] sustainablesidekicks.com and we will refund you the cost of this course from the full one, Tackling Single-use Plastics in the Workplace.
Yes, we offer consultancy services. Head to www.sustainablesidekicks.com and drop us an email through the contact form.
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