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The magnitude and negative impacts of solid waste have become increasingly apparent, especially in regards to plastics and their presence in the oceans. As a result, there have been many approaches to rethinking what constitutes waste and how waste can be avoided, used, and/or managed in a more sustainable manner. This course explores these emerging approaches to waste management planning, and illustrates them with current examples of solid waste management (SWM) plans and initiatives from various countries around the globe.
Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:
- Recall the ways in which waste and waste management impact community health, form, and energy use.
- Utilize existing waste more effectively as materials or energy.
- Use the solid waste management principles of rethink/redesign, prevention/reduction, usage/diversion, and disposal to determine key goals and strategies of a solid waste management plan.
- Use international, national, and regional examples to inform and improve solid waste management planning approaches.
Approximately 2 hours, 30 minutes. Delivered online, at your own pace.
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Presenter Information
Name: Doug Pollard
Title: Architect (retired), Douglas Pollard Architect (retired)
Background: Doug operated architectural practices in Toronto for 25 years before joining CMHC (Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Canada’s national housing agency) in 1998. His practices prioritized projects incorporating user participation and effective use of resources and finances, earning several sustainable design awards and a lifetime achievement award. CMHC roles included 12 yrs. as a senior researcher in sustainable community development and 3 years as senior analyst in the international division. Both roles included lectures and presentations on sustainable communities, the organization and facilitation of design charrettes across Canada and abroad and workshops and manuals on charrette and IP development. Doug also developed design tools, community development programs and educational materials related to green buildings and sustainable communities.
