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1. Basic courses

Website: Hamburg Open Online University
Kurs: SWAP - Sustainable solid Waste management and Policies
Buch: 1. Basic courses
Gedruckt von: Gast
Datum: Samstag, 23. November 2024, 13:45

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction to waste management and circular economy

Introduction
This course will discuss:
  • The Linear Economy model
  • The Circular Economy Model
  • What is waste? Definitions 
  • Municipal solid waste (MSW)
  • The European Municipal Solid Waste Management Strategy
  • Municipal solid waste management systems

Lecture time: 2 hours
Type of course: Theoretical

 
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2. Integrated solid waste management (based on the 3R Approach)

Introduction

The course focuses on Integrated Solid Waste Management (based on the 3R approach); waste types and MSW composition
The following will be discussed in detail:
  • Waste types and composition of municipal solid waste (MSW)
  • The European solid waste management strategy
  • MSW management systems 
  • Examples of MSW management systems
  • References 

Lecture time: 4 hours
Type of course: Theoretical

 
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3. Laws, regulations, policies

Introduction

The course deals with law, regulations, policies in Asian project partner countries. In particular, documents on laws in Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand are collected.

Lecture time: 2 hours
Type of course: Theoretical


 

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4. Employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in the SWM sector

Introduction

This module explores employment and entrepreneurship opportunities in the solid waste management sector, with particular reference to the dependence of these opportunities on the local context and the identification of opportunities, challenges and risks.
Being aimed at vocational education and training students (young people, young adults and adults), the module presents a practical approach, offering examples of good practice and food for thought and personal development.

Lecture time: 2 hours
Type of course: Practical



 

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5. SW Characterization and sorting

Introduction

The course deals with the characterisation and selection of solid waste. 
In particular, it focuses with:
  • Waste management
  • Selection of waste
  • Practical activity

Lecture time: 4 hours
Type of course: Practical

 
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6. Health and safety at the workplace

Introduction
Throughout various phases of waste management, such as street cleaning, refuse collection, recycling and disposal workers are exposed to serious risks. These health and safety risks are linked to 
a)the nature of the waste, as workers are exposed to hazardous materials, chemicals substances, different vapours, smoke, fumes and dust and may also handle infectious materials; 
b) the work process, as workers are often affected by a lot of noise, stark vibration, heavy lifting and monotonous handling and 
c) work organization, for example working at a high speed, the carrying out of simultaneous activities.

This course will focus on:
  • Hazards
  • Impact
  • Training
  • Equipment
  • Occupational Health 

Lecture time: 4 hours
Type of course: Theoretical and Practical


 
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