Waste Minimization

Waste Minimization is a set of processes aimed at reducing the amount and toxicity of waste disposed of in the environment. Coursera's waste minimization catalogue teaches you the principles and methodologies behind reducing waste generation. You'll learn about waste auditing, waste hierarchy (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle), life-cycle assessment of products, and the design of waste minimization programs. Additionally, you'll understand regulatory frameworks associated with waste management, techniques for measuring waste minimization performance, and strategies to engage different stakeholders in waste reduction. Through this skill, you'll be equipped to promote sustainable practices in various sectors and contribute positively to environmental conservation.
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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

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    Institut Mines-Télécom

    Skills you'll gain: Environmental Resource Management, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Development, Environmental Issue, Environment, Sustainable Technologies, Waste Minimization, Energy and Utilities, Pollution Prevention, Governance, Economics, Stakeholder Engagement, International Relations, Product Lifecycle Management, Digital Transformation, Emerging Technologies

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Skills you'll gain: Sustainable Business, Corporate Sustainability, Stakeholder Engagement, Sustainability Reporting, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), Supply Management, Sustainability Standards, Procurement, Business Operations, Strategic Communication, Communication Strategies, Water Sustainability, Employee Engagement, Operational Efficiency, Supply Chain Management, Resource Utilization, Innovation, Waste Minimization, Systems Thinking, Culture

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    Banco Interamericano de Desarrollo

    Skills you'll gain: Water Sustainability, Climate Change Mitigation, Climate Change Adaptation, Water Resource Management, Waste Minimization, Energy and Utilities, Sustainable Systems, Environmental Policy, Environmental Engineering, Risk Management, Environmental Monitoring, Risk Analysis

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