Waste Management
About the course
Target group
Students
Key words
Course introduction
The goal of this module is for the students to acquire knowledge to be able to practically uncover and carry out practical exercises related to waste reduction, primarily food waste at their own production units.
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Assessment
9 Quizzes
Learning outcomes
General competence
- The candidate can plan and implement circular economy development projects in their own organization
- The candidate can contribute to new thinking about how leadership can be exercised to establish, maintain and/or change sustainable practices in organizations
- The candidate can apply principles in change management to facilitate that the production and product are optimized for collection, sorting, recycling and energy recovery
Knowledge
- Demonstrate the ability to develop and implement effective waste management strategies that minimize environmental impact and support circular economy principles.
- Understand the fundamental concepts of waste hierarchy, recycling processes, and regulations pertaining to waste management in both local and global contexts.
- Apply diagnostic tools and techniques to evaluate waste streams, identify opportunities for waste reduction, and design actionable plans for sustainable waste management practices in agricultural settings.
Skills
- Can apply different perspectives and concepts within waste management to identify challenges, change needs and relevant measures for organizations
- The candidate can keep up to date on new knowledge in circular production.
More detailed Learning Outcomes can be found in module introductions.
Cicular Economy and Sustainability
Module 1. The module have focus on learning the students about how to remove waste in the production and supply chain.
Lessons
Introduction 1. Focus on Remove Waste in Production 2. Focus on Remove Waste in the Supply Chain 3. Explore the Connection Between Waste Reduction and Inefficiency in Your Own Production, Value and Supply Chain ReferencesUnderstanding Waste from Agricultural Crops
Module 2. The module has focus on learning the students about how to remove waste in the production and supply chain. Introduction to types of waste from cereals, oilseeds and grapes. Be able to assess the potential of the crops as animal feed and soil improver or used for biogas or bioenergy.
Lessons
Introduction 1. Identify and Classify Waste Residual Products 2. Possible Transformation Processes 3. Practical Activity and Case ReferencesInnovation in the Value and Supply Chain
Module 3. The module focus on innovation solutions for waste reduction and who you can cooperate with. Lesson 3 involve the students in an exercise related to circular innovation in their own company.
Lessons
Introduction 1. Innovative Solutions for Waste Reduction 2. Collaborative – Who Can You Cooperate With 3. Identify Opportunities for Circular Innovation in Your Own Company Related to Waste References
Project nr. 101110547.
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