Case Studies in Advanced Waste Reduction Techniques
( 30 Modules )
Module #1 Introduction to Advanced Waste Reduction Techniques Overview of the importance of waste reduction, definition of advanced waste reduction techniques, and course objectives
Module #2 Case Study:Implementing Zero Waste in a Manufacturing Facility Real-world example of a company that achieved zero waste to landfill, including strategies and benefits
Module #3 Advanced Recycling Technologies Overview of cutting-edge recycling technologies, including mechanical biological treatment and advanced materials separation
Module #4 Case Study:Closed-Loop Production in the Textile Industry Examining a company that has implemented a closed-loop production system, reducing waste and increasing sustainability
Module #5 Design for Disassembly and Biodegradability Strategies for designing products and packaging for easy disassembly and biodegradability, reducing waste at the design stage
Module #6 Case Study:Food Waste Reduction in the Hospitality Industry Real-world example of a hotel chain that has successfully reduced food waste through innovative strategies and partnerships
Module #7 Waste-to-Energy Technologies Overview of waste-to-energy conversion technologies, including anaerobic digestion and gasification
Module #8 Case Study:Implementing the Circular Economy in a City Examining a citys efforts to adopt circular economy principles, including waste reduction and management strategies
Module #9 Advanced Composting Techniques In-depth look at advanced composting methods, including in-vessel composting and vermicomposting
Module #10 Case Study:Reducing Waste in the Construction Industry Real-world example of a construction company that has successfully reduced waste through innovative strategies and materials management
Module #11 Waste Reduction in the Supply Chain Strategies for reducing waste throughout the supply chain, including packaging reduction and logistics optimization
Module #12 Case Study:Achieving Zero Waste in a University Setting Examining a universitys efforts to reduce waste and achieve zero waste to landfill, including strategies and challenges
Module #13 Advanced Waste Management Technologies Overview of cutting-edge waste management technologies, including waste sorting and tracking systems
Module #14 Case Study:Reducing Waste in the Electronics Industry Real-world example of an electronics company that has successfully reduced waste through innovative strategies and product design
Module #15 Circular Business Models Examining business models that promote circular economy principles, including product-as-a-service and sharing economy models
Module #16 Case Study:Waste Reduction in the Retail Industry Real-world example of a retail company that has successfully reduced waste through innovative strategies and supply chain management
Module #17 Life Cycle Assessment and Waste Reduction Using life cycle assessment to identify areas for waste reduction and improve overall environmental performance
Module #18 Case Study:Implementing Extended Producer Responsibility Examining a companys implementation of extended producer responsibility, including benefits and challenges
Module #19 Waste Reduction Policy and Regulation Overview of policies and regulations driving waste reduction and circular economy initiatives
Module #20 Case Study:Zero Waste Cities Examining cities that have achieved zero waste to landfill, including strategies and best practices
Module #21 Advanced Materials for Waste Reduction Examining innovative materials that can reduce waste, including biodegradable plastics and recycled materials
Module #22 Case Study:Waste Reduction in the Automotive Industry Real-world example of an automotive company that has successfully reduced waste through innovative strategies and supply chain management
Module #23 Waste Reduction and Climate Change The role of waste reduction in mitigating climate change, including strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Module #24 Case Study:Closed-Loop Production in the Packaging Industry Examining a company that has implemented a closed-loop production system for packaging, reducing waste and increasing sustainability
Module #25 Designing for Waste Reduction Strategies for designing products and services that minimize waste and promote circular economy principles
Module #26 Case Study:Implementing Pay-As-You-Throw Systems Real-world example of a city or company that has implemented a pay-as-you-throw system for waste management
Module #27 Waste Reduction and Social Impact The social implications of waste reduction, including job creation and community engagement
Module #28 Case Study:Reducing Waste in the Agriculture Industry Real-world example of a company or farm that has successfully reduced waste through innovative strategies and sustainable practices
Module #29 Waste Reduction and the Circular Economy The role of waste reduction in the circular economy, including strategies for achieving a waste-free economy
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Case Studies in Advanced Waste Reduction Techniques career
