Scientific Waste Management: Challenges and Opportunities
Course objectives:
To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the different types of waste generated by human activities, including solid waste, hazardous waste, electronic waste, and more.
To explore the environmental consequences of improper waste disposal and the importance of sustainable waste management practices in mitigating these impacts.
To introduce students to various waste management technologies and methodologies, including recycling, composting, incineration, landfilling, and waste-to-energy processes.
To emphasize the importance of waste reduction and minimization strategies, such as source reduction and product design for sustainability.
To discuss the logistics of waste collection and transportation, including efficient collection methods and transportation systems.
To delve into the processes and technologies involved in treating and disposing of different types of waste, with a focus on minimizing environmental harm.
To explore waste management challenges and opportunities in specific sectors, such as healthcare, construction, and agriculture.
To keep students informed about the latest developments and innovations in waste management, including emerging technologies and best practices.