Course Overview
Topics include; the basis and impact of the 3 R's on the waste management systems; industry examples; recycling and recovery of paper, cardboard, metals, plastic, oil, glass, and other commodities; new uses of recycling and recovery; composing basics; types of systems; design of plants; and markets.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in EENG 8760
Credits
1.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
- Discuss the basis and impact of the 3Rs on waste management systems.
- Describe the manufacture, processing and recycling and recovery of various commodities commonly included in municipal and commercial recycling programs, specifically: paper, cardboard, metals, plastics, oil and glass.
- Discuss new uses of recycling and recovery.
- Analyze municipal and commercial recycling programs including financial modelling of the systems.
- Investigate legislation and incentives in place to encourage waste reduction and recycling.
- Explain various composting strategies with regards to: types of systems, design of plants and markets.
Effective as of Fall 2003
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