Course description
In this course, students will explore new and emerging waste management technologies, including circular economy concepts, clean materials streams, materials science, greenhouse gas reduction, and disruptive innovations. Through coursework and guest presentations, they will analyze the environmental and social implications of emerging waste issues and explore potential solutions. The course will cover global waste challenges, sustainable development goals, and emerging markets. Students will also delve into environmental sampling methodologies, monitoring strategies, and various audit types, including energy audits, waste audits, and environmental compliance assessments.
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