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- 18 June 2025
Course overview
This course explores circular strategies for rubber and plastics wastes with a focus on current and innovative options that both manage and create value from rubber and plastic waste.Learning outcomes
After the course, participants will be able to:- Understand the environmental impacts of rubber and plastic waste, and the urgency of transitioning to circular waste management approaches.
- Identify key challenges in waste management and review current technologies for recycling, recovery, and disposal of rubber and plastic waste.
- Evaluate innovative strategies and emerging technologies that support sustainable waste management, including AI, chemical recycling, and biodegradable alternatives.
- Explore the role of the circular economy in transforming rubber and plastic waste into valuable resources, reducing reliance on virgin materials.
- Apply practical knowledge of waste reduction, resource recovery, and circular design principles to their own industry or organisation.
Gain CPD credits
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Course content
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 will benefit
- This course is designed for all those focused on sustainability and exploring practical strategies to manage and create value from rubber and plastic waste.
- It is ideal for those looking to adopt circular economy approaches and innovative technologies within their operations including: entrepreneurs, professionals in procurement and supply chain management, manufacturing, production and R&D.
Presenter information
Dr Kinana Aliko, Sustainability ConsultantDr Kinana Aliko is a Sustainability Consultant and Trainer with a PhD in Sustainable Chemical Engineering from Aston University. With over a decade of experience spanning academia, research, and industry consultancy, her expertise focuses on sustainable materials, circular economy strategies, and carbon reduction technologies. Dr. Aliko has worked across diverse sectors, from Agri-tech and packaging to polymers and renewable materials, helping businesses adopt greener processes and reduce their environmental footprint. She regularly delivers sustainability training, masterclasses, and technical consultancy, blending cutting-edge research with practical, real-world solutions to support companies on their journey to Net Zero.
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From Waste to Resource: Circular Strategies for Rubber and Plastics Wastes
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Length
1 day