Course description
In this course, students will develop practical skills and knowledge to apply environmental laws and regulations, including the Environmental Protection Act, the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act, and the Waste Diversion Transition Act. They will explore the interconnected roles of municipal, provincial, and federal governments in waste management legislation, both in Canada and internationally. Students will learn to conduct real-world environmental audits aligned with industry standards (e.g., ISO 14001) and perform on-site waste reduction and recycling assessments, considering sustainability, climate change, and municipal solid waste management practices.
Course details
Credit transfer
Have you taken this course or an equivalent course? Contact the Credit Transfer Office.
Registration dates
Not all courses are offered each term.
Fall 2025 registration opens July 21, 2025.
Delivery options
In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration
Online - Asynchronous: 100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates
Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery