A survey of waste problems that confront modern societies, including sources, effects, and both local and international magnitude, is given for each major waste category. Control measures, reduction strategies, recycling and reuse industries are explored and their relevance to Belize and the region are discussed. This course will examine the waste problems within the world, the region and Belize. Students will examine the characteristics and composition of many different kinds of waste, drawing on a range of information from the internet to the local dump and garbage cans. They will also be looking at historical and current trends in waste generation. They will investigate some of the many solutions to waste issues, including composting, bioremediation, recycling, reuse and reduction. This course will focus on applying waste management solutions at community level.
- Teacher: Annyssa Sanchez