Resources, Waste, and Sustainability

Hệ thống: Young Education
Khoá học: Environmental Chemistry
Book: Resources, Waste, and Sustainability
Được in bởi: Người dùng khách
Ngày: Thứ Hai, 5 tháng 10 2026, 4:05 AM

1. Natural Resources

Learning outcomes
  • I can distinguish between renewable and non-renewable resources.
  • I can identify major natural resources used by humans.
  • I can explain the importance of resource management.
  • I can describe challenges associated with resource depletion.
  • I can evaluate the sustainability of resource use.

2. Plastics and Polymer Waste

Learning outcomes
  • I can describe how plastics are produced and used.
  • I can identify environmental problems associated with plastic waste.
  • I can explain how plastics persist in the environment.
  • I can analyze the impacts of plastic pollution on ecosystems.
  • I can evaluate strategies for reducing plastic waste.

3. Recycling and Resource Recovery

Learning outcomes
  • I can explain the purpose of recycling.
  • I can describe how materials are recovered and reused.
  • I can identify benefits and limitations of recycling programs.
  • I can analyze the environmental impacts of recycling.
  • I can evaluate approaches to improving resource recovery.

4. Green Chemistry

Learning outcomes
  • I can define green chemistry.
  • I can explain the goals of sustainable chemical design.
  • I can identify examples of green chemistry practices.
  • I can evaluate how chemistry can reduce environmental impacts.
  • I can apply green chemistry principles to real-world situations.

5. Sustainable Materials

Learning outcomes
  • I can identify characteristics of sustainable materials.
  • I can compare traditional and sustainable materials.
  • I can explain how material selection affects environmental impact.
  • I can evaluate the life cycle of consumer products.
  • I can propose sustainable alternatives for common materials.