Have you come across large piles of garbage in neighbourhoods and streets and smelly waste disposal sites polluting the environment of low- and middle-income countries? Do you want to know what kind of sustainable solutions are appropriate to better manage waste and enhance recycling and recovery? If yes, this course is for you!
Municipal Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries
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Municipal Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries
Instructors: Dr. Christian Zurbrügg
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The course begins with an overview of the current waste management situation in developing countries. We will introduce the Integrated Sustainable Waste Management framework that will guide you through this course. The modules of this first week deal with the physical components of municipal solid waste management. Connect with your peers and check out the bonus modules at the end of the week. We offer all quizzes in three languages. Please choose your preferred language to complete the quiz. No need to complete the quizzes in other languages. ******************** SEMANA 1: ELEMENTOS FÍSICOS DE LA GESTIÓN DE LOS RESIDUOS SÓLIDOS: El curso comienza con una visión general de la situación actual de la gestión de los residuos sólidos en los países en vías de desarrollo. Introduciremos el marco de la Gestión Integrada y Sostenible de los Residuos Sólidos que te guiará a través de este curso. Los módulos de esta primera semana tratan de los componentes físicos de la gestión municipal de los residuos sólidos. Conéctate con tus compañeros y revisa los módulos adicionales al final de la semana. ******************** SEMAINE 1: ÉLÉMENTS MATÉRIELS DE LA GESTION DES DÉCHETS SOLIDES: Le cours commence par un aperçu de la situation actuelle de la gestion des déchets dans les pays en développement. Nous vous présenterons le cadre de gestion intégrée et durable des déchets qui vous guidera tout au long de ce cours. Les modules de cette première semaine traitent des composantes physiques de la gestion des déchets municipaux. Connectez-vous avec vos collègues et découvrez les modules bonus à la fin de la semaine.
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13 videos6 readings
We offer this quiz in English, French and Spanish. Please choose your preferred language and complete only one of the three quizzes. | Ofrecemos esta prueba en español, inglés y francés. Por favor, elige tu idioma preferido y completa sólo una de las tres pruebas. | Nous offrons ce quiz en français, anglais et espagnol. Veuillez choisir votre langue préférée et répondre à un seul des trois quiz.
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1 reading3 assignments
This week focuses on the governance aspects, also called the “soft” aspects of a municipal solid waste management system. We will explain the different stakeholders and their roles and responsibilities as well as legislative issues and financial mechanisms. ******************** SEMANA 2 - ASPECTOS DE LA GOBERNANZA DE LA GESTIÓN DE LOS RESIDUOS SÓLIDOS: Esta semana se centra en los aspectos de la gobernanza, los también llamados aspectos "blandos" de un sistema de gestión municipal de residuos sólidos. Explicaremos cuáles son las diferentes partes interesadas o involucradas, y sus funciones y responsabilidades, así como los asuntos de carácter legislativo y los mecanismos financieros. ******************** SEMAINE 3 - ASPECTS DE GOUVERNANCE DE LA GESTION DES DÉCHETS SOLIDES: Cette semaine met l'accent sur les aspects de gouvernance, aussi appelés les aspects " doux " d'un système de gestion des déchets solides municipaux. Nous expliquerons les différents acteurs et leurs rôles et responsabilités ainsi que les questions législatives et les mécanismes financiers.
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11 videos2 readings
Choice 1: We offer this quiz in English, French and Spanish. Please choose your preferred language and complete only one of the three quizzes. | Choice 2: Ofrecemos esta prueba en español, inglés y francés. Por favor, elige tu idioma preferido y completa sólo una de las tres pruebas. | Choice 3: Nous offrons ce quiz en français, anglais et espagnol. Veuillez choisir votre langue préférée et répondre à un seul des trois quiz.
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3 assignments
This week provides you with an overview on organic waste treatment. We will start with the basics of two very common organic waste treatment technologies: composting and anaerobic digestion. We then continue with technologies that are currently less common in practice: vermicomposting, waste processing using black soldier fly larvae, and thermochemical conversion. ******************** SEMANA 3 - TRATAMIENTO DE LOS RESIDUOS ORGÁNICOS: Esta semana te ofrece una visión general sobre el tratamiento de los residuos orgánicos. Comenzaremos con las nociones básicas de dos tecnologías de tratamiento de residuos orgánicos muy comunes: el compostaje y la digestión anaeróbica. Continuaremos con tecnologías que actualmente son menos comunes en la práctica: el vermicompostaje, el procesamiento de residuos sólidos con las larvas de la mosca soldado negra y la conversión termoquímica. ******************** SEMAINE 3 - TRAITEMENT DES DÉCHETS ORGANIQUES: Cette semaine vous donne un aperçu du traitement des déchets organiques. Nous commencerons par les bases de deux technologies très courantes de traitement des déchets organiques : le compostage et la digestion anaérobie. Ensuite, nous continuerons avec des technologies qui sont actuellement moins courantes dans la pratique : le lombricompostage, le traitement des déchets par larves de mouche soldat noir et la conversion thermochimique.
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19 videos5 readings1 assignment
Choice 1: We offer this quiz in English, French and Spanish. Please choose your preferred language and complete only one of the three quizzes. | Choice 2: Ofrecemos esta prueba en español, inglés y francés. Por favor, elige tu idioma preferido y completa sólo una de las tres pruebas. | Choice 3: Nous offrons ce quiz en français, anglais et espagnol. Veuillez choisir votre langue préférée et répondre à un seul des trois quiz.
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3 assignments
The week covers special waste fractions, such as hazardous waste, healthcare waste, e-waste, plastic waste and construction and demolition waste. We will explain the key challenges and opportunities for an improved management in low- and middle-income settings. ******************** SEMANA 4 - FRACCIONES ESPECIALES DE LOS RESIDUOS SÓLIDOS: La semana abarca las fracciones especiales de los residuos sólidos, como los residuos peligrosos, los residuos sanitarios, los residuos electrónicos, los residuos plásticos y los residuos de la construcción y demolición. Explicaremos los principales desafíos y oportunidades de mejoramiento en entornos de medianos y bajos ingresos. ******************** SEMAINE 4 - DÉCHETS SPÉCIAUX: La semaine couvre les déchets spéciaux, tels que les déchets dangereux, les déchets médicaux, les déchets électroniques, les déchets plastiques et les déchets de construction et de démolition. Nous expliquerons les principaux défis et possibilités pour une meilleure gestion dans les contextes de revenus faibles et moyens.
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10 videos3 readings
Choice 1: We offer this quiz in English, French and Spanish. Please choose your preferred language and complete only one of the three quizzes. | Choice 2: Ofrecemos esta prueba en español, inglés y francés. Por favor, elige tu idioma preferido y completa sólo una de las tres pruebas. | Choice 3: Nous offrons ce quiz en français, anglais et espagnol. Veuillez choisir votre langue préférée et répondre à un seul des trois quiz.
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3 assignments
During the last week, the modules will focus more on strategic and planning aspects of MSWM. Learn more about the impact solid waste management has on the environment, how to improve the solid waste management situation in your community or city, and how the topic of solid waste is addressed by the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. ******************** SEMANA 5 - TEMAS ESTRATÉGICOS Y PLANIFICACIÓN EN EL MANEJO DE LOS RESIDUOS SÓLIDOS: Durante la última semana, los módulos se centrarán en los aspectos estratégicos y de planificación de la gestión municipal de los residuos sólidos. Aprende más sobre el impacto que la gestión de los residuos sólidos tiene en el medio ambiente, cómo mejorar la situación de la gestión de los residuos sólidos en su comunidad o ciudad, y cómo el tema de los residuos sólidos se aborda en los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible de las Naciones Unidas. ******************** SEMAINE 5 - ENJEUX STRATÉGIQUES ET PLANIFICATION DANS LA GESTION DES DÉCHETS SOLIDES: Au cours de la dernière semaine, les modules se concentreront davantage sur les aspects stratégiques et planificateurs de la gestion des déchets municipaux. Apprenez-en plus sur l'impact de la gestion des déchets solides sur l'environnement, comment améliorer la situation de la gestion des déchets dans votre communauté ou votre ville, et comment le thème des déchets solides est abordé par les objectifs de développement durable de l'ONU.
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10 videos2 readings
Choice 1: We offer the final exam in English, French and Spanish. Please choose your preferred language! | Choice 2: Ofrecemos esta prueba en español, inglés y francés. Por favor, elige tu idioma preferido y completa sólo una de las tres pruebas. | Choice 3: Nous offrons ce quiz en français, anglais et espagnol. Veuillez choisir votre langue préférée et répondre à un seul des trois quiz.
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Reviewed on Apr 11, 2020
This has provided technical knowledge on waste management for developing countries. It would be great for this to broaden discussion on plastic waste management as this is a growing topic. Thank you!
SB
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Reviewed on Jun 7, 2016
Tres bon MOOC sur un sujet neglige, mais tellement important. Ce MOOC reussit a montrer que les dechets ont une valeur et que leur transformation est faisable, pour le benefice de tous.
LM
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Reviewed on May 3, 2021
An interesting look at the management of waste in developing countries. As a Waste Educator based in the UK this has significantly added to my knowledge of how waste is managed in LDCs. Thank you!
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