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
Municipal Solid Waste Management in Developing Countries
Instructor: Dr. Christian Zurbrügg
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2 weeks at 10 hours a week
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- Cost Management
- Environmental Policy
- Environmental Issue
- Environment and Resource Management
- Sustainable Technologies
- Environmental Engineering
- Community Development
- Sustainable Systems
- Case Studies
- Sustainable Development
- Environmental Resource Management
- Pollution Prevention
- Governance
- Environmental Regulations
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Taught in English
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MM
Reviewed on Aug 20, 2020
This is a very useful course all people and it enlightens the student with what is happening with the environment and how dangerous it could be , if sustainable methods are not adopted.
CC
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!
AP
Reviewed on Oct 1, 2016
Very interesting course, detailed, and pleasant to follow. I yet have to read all the suggested documentation but i already feel much more educated and confident about waste management !
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