What is this course about?

Effective waste management in commercial buildings is essential for reducing pollution and enhancing occupant health. The challenging part, however, is that achieving successful waste reduction and recycling initiatives requires buy-in from all levels of your organization.

This course explores best practices for change management tailored to workplace recycling. Featuring experts in NYC waste regulations and change management, you’ll learn how building operations & maintenance staff can foster engagement and drive participation among tenants and decision-makers. Packed with actionable strategies and practical tips, you’ll leave with new insight on cultivating a culture of sustainability and improving waste management outcomes in your building.

What will you learn?

By the end of this course, you'll be able to:

• Understand the environmental and regulatory impact of separating recyclables and reducing waste in commercial office buildings.
• Explain the roles and expectations for different stakeholders involved in workplace recycling.
• Describe several hands-on strategies to improve waste management in commercial buildings.
• Understand strategies for communicating and implementing changes in the workplace.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for a range of building professionals, including:

• Building superintendents and operators
• Facility and property managers
• Operating and stationary engineers
• Porters
• Handypeople

What should you expect?

This on-demand course should take approximately 30 minutes to complete. This course is free for students enrolled in GPRO Operations & Maintenance Essentials. Click through the interactive lessons below to complete this course!

This course qualifies for 0.5 AIA (LU/HSW) and 0.5 GBCI credits. To receive continuing education units, students must achieve an 80% on the learning comprehension quiz at the end of the course. The quiz can be taken as many times as needed in order to pass.

Meet the instructors

Amy Marpman, Director, Sustainability, SBM Management Services

Cristina Herrera, Organizational Change Management and Workplace Strategy Consultant

Emily Gove, Corporate Director, Sustainability and Training, Building Maintenance Service