E-Waste Masterclass
Course Information
Introduction to the e-Waste Masterclass
Welcome to the E-Waste Management Course
Course Overview and Purpose
Let’s Get Started
Module 1: What is WEEE
Module 1: What is WEEE
What is WEEE?
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Electrical vs Electronic Equipment
Why Is WEEE Different from Other Types of Waste?
WEEE Definitions
WEEE Categories in South Africa
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What’s Inside WEEE?
Hazardous and Valuable Materials in WEEE
Global WEEE Trends and the South African Context
Systems Thinking Approach
Key takeaways from Module 1
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Module 2: WEEE Environmental Hazards and Health Risks
Module 2: WEEE Environmental Hazards and Health Risks
WEEE Hazards and Health Risks Overview
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Problematic fractions in WEEE: when WEEE becomes hazardous
Chemical and Hazardous Substances in WEEE
Environmental Impacts of WEEE
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) risks from WEEE
Community Health Impacts of Improper WEEE Handling
Workplace Environmental Health & Safety Risks from WEEE
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Informal Recycling Risks
Case Study: Agbogbloshie, Ghana
Key Takeaways from Module 2
Module 3: WEEE Policies, Laws, and Roleplayers
Module 3: WEEE Policies, Laws, and Roleplayers
Key Global Environmental Principles
E-waste Legislation
South African Strategies
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
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Stakeholders in the EEE/WEEE Value Chain
Stakeholders in Lawmaking, Monitoring and SRR through Recycling
The Consumer Link – A Critical Connection
Government Roles in WEEE Management
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Key Takeaways from Module 3
Module 4: Sustainable WEEE Management
Module 4: Sustainable WEEE Management
Recap: the EEE-WEEE Value Chain vs Life Cycle
The EEE/WEEE Value Chain
Approaches to Managing EEE-WEEE Along the Whole Value Chain
The Waste Management Hierarchy
The Circular Economy
Circularity and the EEE Value Chain
Products of WEEE Processing
Gold Recovery from WEEE
Triple-Bottom-Line in WEEE management
Green Job Opportunities in the WEEE Sector
WEEE Economics and Associated Risks
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Key Takeaways from Module 4
Module 5: Take Action to Manage WEEE Correctly
Module 5: Take Action to Manage WEEE Correctly
What EEE Do You Use?
Recap of the R-Ladder
How to Apply the R-ladder to Promote Circularity
Everyday WEEE Challenges and What You Can Do
Your Plan – Steps for Developing a WEEE Action Plan
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Key Takeaways from Module 5
Module 6: Final Assessment and Certification
Module 6: Final Assessment and Certification
Final Assessment Overview
How Assessment Works
What You Have Learned
Final Assessment Quiz
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Completing the WEEE Masterclass