Eco Sphere Academy offers specialized training programs to develop skilled Plastic Free Consultants who are fully certified to work with the Plastic Free Standard - Management System. These consultants are equipped to guide companies through the entire certification process, ensuring they adhere to the principles and practices outlined in the system.
In addition to supporting the certification process, our consultants are also qualified to offer supplementary advisory services to assist organizations in improving their environmental performance.
Plastic Free Consultancy & Training Plastic Free Consultancy offers comprehensive training sessions for organizations, institutions, and businesses, focusing on sustainable alternatives to plastics. These courses provide insights into innovative market solutions and teach participants how to identify fossil-based products, as well as those with a lower environmental impact. The goal is to help your team adopt a Plastic Free mindset and transition effectively towards sustainability.
Our expert consultants deliver 2-hour training sessions, available both online and in person, for groups of up to 10 people. The lessons cover key topics such as:
• What is plastic?
• Why is plastic a problem?
• Types of plastics and how to identify them
• Solutions and best practices
• Definitions, standards, and labels related to biodegradability and compostability
• Plastic-free materials
• The PFC strategy for effective transition
For those who wish to deepen their knowledge, we offer an additional course for consultants, providing advanced tools to deliver specialized services, both online and in person.
Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate of attendance and will be listed in the PFC Register of Qualified Consultants, which may publish their names as recognized professionals. To maintain their qualification, Plastic Free consultants must attend refresher courses at least once a year, as required by Plastic Free Certification.
Our Plastic Free consultants actively conduct thorough research to discover the most innovative, sustainable, and applicable solutions available in specific regions. We provide tailored advice to help businesses find the best alternatives to single-use plastics based on local market options, in line with the Plastic Free Standard's strategy.
Our consultants assist in creating practical reduction plans and recommend suppliers offering cutting-edge solutions that align with the environmental goals of the business.
This service is available both alongside the certification process or separately.
ESA’s consultants offer continuous, proactive support in managing the certification process for the Plastic Free - Management System.
If your focus is on streamlining operational processes during the Plastic Free transition, our experts can guide you through key phases such as Assessment, Reduction Plan Creation, and Monitoring. We also assist with completing the monitoring files and ensure your organization is fully prepared for the certification audit.
We also offer a mock audit to simulate the official certification audit, helping you ensure that all necessary actions have been taken and that your efforts toward becoming Plastic Free are properly documented and enhanced.
This training can be undertaken either in parallel with the certification process or as a standalone service, depending on your needs.
Basic Course
Lesson 1 (2 hours): Interactive reading of the Plastic Free Standard – Management System and PFC’s strategy for plastic reduction.
Lesson 2 (2 hours): The certification process, interactive reading of guidelines, monitoring, and digital platform management.
Lesson 3 (2 hours): In-depth analysis of plastics and alternatives (plastic problems, recyclable plastics, compostable solutions).
Supplementary Course
Lesson 4 (2 hours): Focus on Plastic Free Good Practices and available compostable alternatives.
Lesson 5 (2 hours): Simulation of managing a Monitoring File for a hypothetical client.
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