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Waste managementLaajuus (5 cr)

Course unit code: EE00EC26

General information


Credits
5 cr
Teaching language
English

Objective

You know the basic operations of the waste management system and relevant legal requirements as well as the differences in managing various waste streams. You are aware of the possibilities for waste reduction through circular economy and familiar with the techniques used to separate, reuse and recycle waste or to recover energy from waste.

Content

What is waste hierarchy and how is it implemented?
What are the best available technologies for managing different types of waste considering the aspects of sustainability?

Materials

Introduction to circular economy

Accomplishment methods

Students can:
· use professional vocabulary systematically.
· look for information in the key information sources of the field.
· work as team members in a goal-oriented way.

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