Sustainability: Product Selection

  • 4 topics | 22m 1s
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Product selection has a wide variety of potential negative effects on human health and the environment, such as exposure to toxic chemicals and air pollution. This course discusses sustainable product choices. You'll discover the principles of the circular economy, the aims of the sustainable materials management approach, the steps of sustainable procurement, and how to apply circularity using the regenerative framework. This course was developed with subject matter support provided by Pinchin Ltd., an environmental, health and safety consulting firm with offices across Canada. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review. However, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • recognize the principles of the circular economy
  • identify the aims of the sustainable materials management approach
  • identify the principles of the circular economy and the aims of the sustainable materials management approach
  • recognize the steps for sustainable procurement
  • recognize the ways to apply circularity using the regenerative framework
  • identify the sustainable procurement steps

IN THIS COURSE

  • Sustainable Materials Mgmt. in the Circular Economy
    6m
  • Knowledge Check: SMM in the Circular Economy
    2m
  • Sustainable Procurement
    9m
  • Knowledge Check: Sustainable Procurement
    3m

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