Plastics are essential to modern life, but their environmental impact is a growing concern. This course dives into the current state of plastic waste, the limitations of existing recycling methods, and the potential of emerging technologies like chemical recycling and pyrolysis. Learners will also explore sustainable sourcing, biodegradable polymers, and real-world examples of upcycling and downcycling efforts.
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Module 1 - Current State of Plastics Waste and Recycling
Module 2 - Challenges Intrinsic to Recycling
Module 3 - Mechanical Recycling
Module 4 - Chemical Recycling
Module 5 - Pyrolysis
Module 6 - Upcycling vs. Downcycling
Module 7 - Plastics from Sustainable Sources
Module 8 - Biodegradable Plastics
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Fee covers course materials and online instruction.
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Fee covers course materials and online anytime instruction.
Fee covers course materials and online instruction.