Environmental Assessments
What is an environmental assessment? When are they conducted? Why are they conducted? Take this course to learn more!
What is an environmental assessment? When are they conducted? Why are they conducted? Take this course to learn more!
This course is about basic facts relating to water distribution, the water cycle, the different water sources we have on earth, the main problems water faces and the proposed solutions being worked on to solve these problems.
This course is about labels such as organic, GMO, and natural, the basics of pesticide exposure, the history of the organic certification, existing regulations, and assessing some of the claims you often hear about organic foods.
This course is about the problem with plastic in general and how we got to where we are now when it comes to plastic use. Then we will be exploring the basics of bioplastics, the issues and benefits associated as well as some key takeaways.
This course is about what construction waste is, outlining specific materials and their recyclability, regulations around construction waste and the recycling or repurchasing process of construction materials.
We will define what permaculture is, the philosophy for land management, and dive into some specific examples like rainwater management, vermicomposting and agroforestry. We will also talk about how permaculture can be practiced in urban spaces and provide some examples of how permaculture is used in day-to-day li
E-waste stands for electronic waste. As you could assume from the name, e-waste is discarded electrical or electronic equipment that is no longer usable or no longer wanted. This covers everything from your old smartphone when you upgrade to the newest model, power bars that no longer function and even your refrigerator at the end of its life. If it runs on electricity, including batteries, it is likely classified as e-waste.