Solid Waste Management and the Circular Economy
This topic evaluates traditional waste disposal methods against the principles of a circular economy. Students will analyse the life cycle of consumer products.
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This topic evaluates traditional waste disposal methods against the principles of a circular economy. Students will analyse the life cycle of consumer products.
Key Questions
- What are the environmental risks of landfill sites?
- How does a circular economy differ from a linear economy?
- What are the challenges of recycling complex polymers?
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