Waste Management and Social Entrepreneurship

Introduction

Rising CO2 emissions and pollution have risen at a staggering rate, endangering the livelihoods, food security,
biodiversity, and well-being of the planet. Waste has also become a massive problem in this consumeristic
society. An increase in waste volumes along with high costs of waste management and its severity on the
environment and humankind result in a paradigm shi towards circular economy models. Countries around the
world are trying now new, innovative ways to handle waste and one of the ways is social entrepreneurship by
keeping circular economy into focus as waste mismanagement can have economic, social, and environmental
implications which include toxic pollutants discharge, increased greenhouse gas emissions, and exploitation of
natural resources. And to add value-creation, professionals, entrepreneurs, and changemakers need to
understand the opportunities available to prevent waste and reduce, re-use, recycle and upcycle consumables.
This programme covers key elements of waste management and challenges faced in social entrepreneurship.
This programme is designed for participants to identify a problem they care about and understand the skills
required for impact and learn how social entrepreneurship could serve as an effective solution. It will provide
participants the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge in understanding waste management and
social entrepreneurship.

Need of the programme

Have you come across large amounts of waste and garbage lying around street corners and neighborhoods
posing a threat to the environment and humankind?
As the world is grappling with social and environmental issues, it is imperative to build innovative and effective
solutions to address social problems worldwide. This points out how the transition towards circular business
models results in positive effects on the ecosystem. Sustainable solutions help in dealing with waste and enhance
recycling and reusing of the products or services. This programme will help participants to bring about the
transformative change needed in a socially responsible manner.
Social entrepreneurs are changemakers; change agents who challenge the status quo of unsustainable business
practices promoting mass production and consumption. Thus, this programme invites participants to
understand social issues, the legal framework, potential financing, strategic model building, and so on.

Who should attend this
programme ?

The industry professionals, entrepreneurs, consultants, govt.
officials, faculty members as well as B-Schools, Engineering and
other HEI’s Students (currently pursuing as well as pass outs)
working or aspiring to work in the area of Waste Management
and Social Entrepreneurship will find this programme
immensely valuable