AI for Sustainable Urban Mining
LCA + ML for recovering critical minerals from e-waste.
About This Course
This 3-day workshop explores how Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Machine Learning (ML) can be applied to recover critical minerals from e-waste. Participants will gain hands-on experience in impact analysis, predictive modeling, and AI-LCA tool design for sustainable urban mining and circular economy solutions.
Aim
To train participants in applying Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Machine Learning (ML) for sustainable urban mining, enabling intelligent recovery of critical minerals from e-waste.
Workshop Structure
📅 Day 1 – Urban Mining & Life Cycle Thinking
- Introduction to Urban Mining: Concepts, Scope & Global Relevance
- Critical Minerals: What They Are & Why They Matter in E-Waste
- Overview of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) Methodology
- Tools & Frameworks for Circular Material Accounting (e.g., SimaPro, openLCA)
- Hands-on: Conduct a Basic LCA for an Electronic Device (Mobile/Laptop)
📅 Day 2 – Machine Learning in E-Waste Recovery
- Machine Learning for Material Classification & Sorting
- Predictive Modeling for Recovery Potential of Critical Materials
- Case Studies: ML in Real-World E-Waste Facilities
- Data Challenges: Incomplete Data, Non-Uniform E-Waste, Mixed Sources
- Hands-on: Train a Simple ML Model to Predict Recovery from E-Waste Dataset
📅 Day 3 – Integrated Intelligence for Sustainable Recovery
- Integrating LCA + ML for Informed Decision Making
- AI-Assisted Optimization in Recycling Facility Design & Logistics
- Visual Dashboards to Monitor Recovery Efficiency & Environmental Impact
- Hands-on: Build a Dashboard Combining LCA Impact + ML Predictions
Who Should Enrol?
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Students & Researchers in AI, sustainability, materials science, and environmental engineering
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Industry Professionals in recycling, waste management, and resource recovery
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Data Scientists & Engineers interested in applying ML to sustainability challenges
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Policymakers & Consultants working on e-waste and circular economy strategies
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Entrepreneurs & Innovators exploring urban mining and green technology solutions
Important Dates
Registration Ends
September 18, 2025
IST 4 PM
Workshop Dates
September 18, 2025 – September 20, 2025
IST 5:30 PM
Recording fee
Participants in India
₹2,499
Participants outside India
$50
- All session recordings
- Study material
- Certificate after completion
- 1-year access
The live sessions of this workshop are over, so the live fees no longer apply. The recordings are being uploaded. They appear in your dashboard as soon as they are ready, and we will e-mail you then.
Frequently asked questions
Will I get the recording?
Yes. Paid participants get the session recordings and study material in their NanoSchool dashboard (My registrations → Recorded Lectures / Study Material).
What if I miss a live session?
Watch the recording in your dashboard and send your questions to the mentor through the support desk.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes, an e-certificate of participation after the workshop, with a QR code anyone can verify and an "Add to LinkedIn" button.
Which fee category applies to me?
Choose the category that matches your current role: Student, Ph.D. Scholar / Researcher, Academician / Faculty or Industry Professional.
How can I pay?
By card, UPI or PayPal on the payment page; international bank transfer is also available there.
What is the refund policy?
See our Returns, Refunds & Cancellation policy: Returns, Refunds & Cancellation policy
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