CPL Group Staff successfully completes 4-day training in USAID’s Clean Cities, Blue Ocean Waste Analysis and Characterization Study

  • 26 July 2023
  • By - CPL

As commercial waste account for up to 33% of the total waste generated in the Nation’s Capital, the need for effective waste management solutions is required to cater for waste produced daily by businesses with a large waste footprint.

Following a Memorandum of Understanding between the USAID’s Clean Cities, Blue Ocean (CCBO) program and CPL Foundation signed in late 2022, CPL Group is pleased to have 25 staff representing the various group brands successfully participate in a 4-day training on Waste Analysis and Characterization Study (WACS).

“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.” Said Mr. Renerio Acosta, Asia Pacific’s Regional Director for Clean Cities Blue Ocean.

The program included a one-day theoretical training on its waste analysis and characterization study program to expand participants’ knowledge on waste management. This was followed by a 3-day practical training of its applications.

“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.” Said Chester Selibu, General Manager for Health, and Safety, CPL Group.

Upon completion of the training, the participating staff were awarded certificates of participation.

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).

More information about the CPL Foundation and the CCBO Partnership can be found at www.cplfoundation.com.pg.