Project Structuring Course for the Issuance of Plastic Credits

Become an Certified Plastic Credits Project Structuring and leads the change towards waste transformation.

Objectives of the Course on Structuring Projects for the Issuance of Plastic Credits

Learn how to structure plastics recirculation projects within the framework of the Voluntary Programme on Circular Economy (VPCE)and contributes to the reduction of pollution.

Hand in hand with Global Zero Waste in alliance with Cercabonolearns the practical tools for the formulation, development and registration of plastic recycling projects, with the objective of generating tradable loans in the international market.

Why become certified as a plastic credit project structurer?

  • Learn the best practices in project structuring to obtain plastic credits at the international level under the Voluntary Programme on Circular Economy (VPCE).
  • Position your project in a growing and high demand sector.
  • Integrates the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) a tus proyectos.
  • Connects to a global network of experts in sustainability and circular economy.
  • Access to tools and case studies applied to the real world.
  • Obtain an international certification for Global Zero Waste and Cercarbono.

Duration

10 hours

Mode

Online

Schedule

Self-employed

Language

Spanish or English

Certified by

Global Zero Waste y Cercarbono

General Content:

Module 1: Voluntary Circular Economy Program
  1. Introduction to Circular Economy
  2. Voluntary Programme on Circular Economy (VPCE)
  3. Protocol
  4. Procedures
Module 2: Circular Economy Methodology and SDG Toolkit
  1. Methodology for developing recycling projects
  2. Tool for reporting contributions to SDGs
Module 3: Formulation and presentation of recycling projects
  1. Formats for the structuring and presentation of plastic recycling projects
  2. Project Description Document (PDD)
  3. Monitoring report
  4. Supporting documents
Module 4: Validation, verification and certification of projects
  1. Validation process
  2. Verification process
  3. Validation and verification report
  4. Certification process
Module 5: Registration of projects for the issuance of credits
  1. Registration platform (Ecoregistry)
  2. Account creation
  3. Registration of plastic recycling projects
Material
  • Protocol
  • Procedures
  • Methodology
  • ODS Tool
  • Formats
  • Supplementary readings

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Instructors

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Sandra Milena Pinzón

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Sandra Milena Pinzón
President & Founder

I have successfully enabled over 100 organizations to scale their processes with tangible outcomes in materials management. I spearhead the Zero Waste Global Standard, a comprehensive suite of programs, methodologies, and projects that guide organizations and territories towards excellence in holistic waste management and aid in the transition to a circular economy. This initiative boasts a community of more than 1200 certified internal auditors. I am the orchestrator of the Voluntary Circular Economy Program (PVEC), which aims to issue plastic credits. I bring to the table over 25 years of experience in public policy formulation, program management, and education. Additionally, I have co-authored various publications on sustainability and the circular economy. Throughout my career, I have participated as an international speaker and observer at Climate Change Summits. 

I hold a Master’s Degree in Environmental Management from the Universidad de los Andes, and have completed The Executive Training Program on Environmental Peacebuilding at Columbia University’s Earth Institute, as well as the Global Sustainable Business Program at the University of Vermont. I can help your organization achieve its Sustainable Development Goals, which will be reflected in its performance and efficiency indicators. 

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Andres Cortés Caro

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Andrés Cortés Caro
VPCE Director

I lead the Voluntary Programme on Circular Economy (VPCE) for the voluntary certification of materials, in which the reduction and recirculation of plastics are certified. I support in the review of Programme or Project on Circular Economy Materials (PCEM) and consolidation of new PVEC growth opportunities. I have more than 10 years in the environmental sector with a focus on sustainable development, climate action and circular economy, I participated in the development of the National Circular Economy Strategy and its implementation, in addition, in the development and implementation of the Carbon Neutral Colombia Strategy.

I'm a Master in Environmental Management with studies at Tsinghua University, and I can help your organization achieve economic, social and environmental benefits through material recovery and the circular economy.

Claudia Valdes Cercarbono

Claudia Valdes

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Claudia Valdes
Responsible for Circular Economy Program – Cercabono

Responsible for the Circular Economy Program.
With expertise in philosophy and civil engineering, I drive circular economy solutions, transforming environmental challenges into sustainable opportunities.

Fee

Free

Registration

We kindly request your basic contact information in order to formalize your registration process for the course of Structuring of Projects for the Issuance of Plastic Credits and keep you informed about our Voluntary Circular Economy Program (VCEP).

International validation and verification bodies (VVB)

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can take the course?

This course is designed for technicians, technologists or professionals interested in understanding the Voluntary Circular Economy Program (VCEP) and the formulation of projects for the issuance of plastic credits.

What certification will I receive upon completion?

If you pass the final exam with more than 80% of the answers correct, you will receive an international certification from Global Zero Waste and Cercabono.

You will also have the support material available to you at any time.

How long does the course last?

The course has a total duration of ten (10) days hours, distributed autonomously by each student, in which you can access specialized content, interact with instructors, develop activities, learn from real cases and become the best project structurer for the issuance of plastic credits.

Any doubts will be resolved during the course, guaranteeing an integral and efficient learning experience.

What do I need to enroll?

To register you only need to fill out the form on this page and click on “Register”. Our team will contact you and guide you through the access process.

To start the course you only need:

  1. Willingness to be a highly valued project structurer in a growing market, and willingness to understand the Voluntary Circular Economy Program.
  2. Confirm available space.
What is the cost of the course and what does it include?

The course is free of charge, so there is no cost.

The course includes the hours of dedication by the expert teachers, access to the virtual platform, the exchange of experiences with other professionals, the course certificate if you pass the final exam and all the course support material.

If I have technical problems, who do I contact?

If you have any doubts or problems accessing the classes, the platform or the support material, you can contact our customer service team through the following channels:

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