E-Waste Management: Standardisation & Conformity Assessment

Discover the role of standards in shaping a more sustainable digital future

Behind every discarded phone or broken device lies a story of lost materials, unmanaged waste, and missed opportunities for recovery. As global e-waste continues to rise, responsible management has never been more urgent.

On this course, you’ll explore how standardisation and conformity assessment offer powerful tools to create safe, ethical, and environmentally sound e-waste systems

From international frameworks to practical audit techniques, you’ll gain insights into how technical norms translate into real-world impact.

Understand how standards guide responsible e-waste management

First, dive into the basics of environmental standards. You’ll get to the root of what defines a ‘good’ recycling process and who’s behind enforcing these systems.

You’ll also learn how international guidelines, like ISO and CENELEC, support safer waste handling, fair labour practices, and environmental protection. Developing new skills to evaluate and implement effective e-waste strategies.

Learn how to assess compliance through environmental auditing

On this course, you’ll be introduced to key auditing tools and techniques. For example, you’ll learn how to an audit plan and know what kinds of questions to ask during a site visit.

With applicable examples tailored to WEEE recyclers, you’ll see how assessments protect both people and the planet and how to incorporate legal and ethical standards into your own operations.

Understand the value of ethical auditing

Finally, you’ll explore the professional code of conduct you’ll need to follow as an auditor. This means leaning into principles of integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, and accountability.

You’ll walk away with crucial skills for earning trust and driving long-term sustainability in the e-waste sector.

This course is open to all and designed for graduate students, policy-makers, e-waste operators, business leaders, and professionals in sustainability, technology, or healthcare interested in environmental auditing and responsible e-waste management.

This course is open to all and designed for graduate students, policy-makers, e-waste operators, business leaders, and professionals in sustainability, technology, or healthcare interested in environmental auditing and responsible e-waste management.

• Describe the structure and purpose of key international and national standards and norms.
• Explain the importance of standardization and conformity assessment in e-waste management.
• Identify tools and instruments used in environmental auditing.
• Demonstrate an understanding of audit techniques for assessing conformity with relevant standards and regulations.
• Discuss specific techniques for auditing WEEE recycling companies.