Module #1 Introduction to Plastic Waste Overview of the plastic waste problem, its impact on the environment, and the importance of reduction strategies
Module #2 The Plastic Supply Chain Understanding the production, distribution, and consumption of plastics
Module #3 Types of Plastic Waste Classification of plastics, bioplastics, and their impact on the environment
Module #4 Impact of Plastic Waste on the Environment Ocean pollution, wildlife entanglement, microplastics, and human health effects
Module #5 Economic Impact of Plastic Waste Costs of plastic waste management, lost economic opportunities, and the role of circular economy
Module #6 Designing Out Waste Product design strategies to reduce plastic waste, refill and reuse systems
Module #7 Biodegradable Plastics Types, benefits, and limitations of biodegradable plastics
Module #8 Refurbishment and Recycling Mechanical and chemical recycling, upcycling, and refurbishment techniques
Module #9 Closed-Loop Systems Designing closed-loop systems for plastics, circular economy principles
Module #12 Deposit Refund Systems Design and implementation of deposit refund systems for plastics
Module #13 Community Engagement and Education Raising awareness, behavior change, and community-led initiatives
Module #14 Policy and Regulatory Frameworks International, national, and local policies to reduce plastic waste
Module #15 Business and Industry Strategies Corporate plastic reduction targets, supply chain engagement, and innovation
Module #16 Innovative Materials and Technologies Alternative materials, bioplastics, and emerging technologies
Module #17 Waste-to-Energy and Chemical Recycling Converting plastic waste into energy and chemical products
Module #18 Case Studies:Successful Plastic Waste Reduction Initiatives Real-life examples of effective plastic waste reduction strategies
Module #19 Measuring and Evaluating Plastic Waste Reduction Metrics, data collection, and evaluation methods for plastic waste reduction
Module #20 Addressing Plastic Waste in Developing Countries Challenges, opportunities, and solutions for plastic waste reduction in developing countries
Module #21 Role of Citizens and Consumer Behavior Individual actions, lifestyle changes, and consumer choices that reduce plastic waste
Module #22 Education and Training for Plastic Waste Reduction Capacity building, training, and education programs for plastic waste reduction
Module #23 Financing Plastic Waste Reduction Initiatives Funding mechanisms, grants, and investment opportunities for plastic waste reduction projects
Module #24 International Cooperation and Global Governance Global agreements, treaties, and cooperation to address plastic waste
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Plastic Waste Reduction Strategies career
