Twenty-five CPL staff who represented their various group brands has participated in a four-day training on Waste Analysis and Characterization Study (WACS).
These 25 CPL participants were awarded certificates after the completion of the 4 days training.
The training was done considering a signed Memorandum of Understanding between the USAID’s Clean Cities, Blue Ocean (CCBO) program and CPL Foundation in late 2022. Asia Pacific’s Regional Director for Clean Cities Blue Ocean, Mr. Renerio Acosta stated that the training covered essentials on proper waste segregation and types of plastics, valuable information gained on enhancing waste management at the store level and its benefits will further improve waste management techniques at CPL facilities.
“The program included a one-day theoretical training on its waste analysis and characterization study program to expand participants’ knowledge on waste management followed by a 3-day practical training of its applications”.
General Manager for Health, and Safety, CPL Group Mr Chester Selibu, said that as the retail sector contributes a substantial amount of commercial waste produced daily, the WACS training undergone by CPL staff is the start to employing effective solid waste management solutions for CPL and all its sub brands.
“This will be implemented through CPL’s Health and Safety Department and will ensure compliance with ISO standards.”
The training was facilitated by a 3-member team from Tetra Tech, USAID’s implementing agency for its CCBO program recently in Port Moresby to implement programs aimed at establishing an effective waste management system as well as building capacity for the retailer to apply the 3Rs (Reuse, Reduce, Recycle).
It is understood that CPL was prompt to host training on Waste Analysis and Characterization Study due to the fact that Commercial waste account for up to 33% of the total waste generated in the Nation’s Capital, and the need for effective waste management solutions is required to cater for waste produced daily by businesses with a large waste footprint.