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ENV S 172 - Waste Management: Product Stewardship, Recycling and Renewable Energy

Environmental Studies College of Letters and Science

Full Course Title

Waste Management: Product Stewardship, Recycling and Renewable Energy

Instructor Name(s)

STAFF

Course Description

Overview of policy, technology, and economic dimensions of managing wastes in the twenty-first century. Covers the emergence of product stewardship, domestic and international recycling, composting of organic materials, conversion of organic materials to renewable energy, waste incineration and land filling.

Unit Value

4

Maximum number of times course can be repeated for additional credit

0

Maximum Units

4

Recommended Preparation

Introductory economics; electives in biology and natural sciences.

Prerequisites

Environmental Studies 1 or 2 or 3.