SMM 4 - Sustainable Materials Management and Zero Waste in Business

    Recent Professors
    Sasu S., Gannen B., Abatemarco A. M., Achorn J. C., Camilleri G. J., Laffey S. A.
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    3
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course will provide hands-on applications and tools for businesses to design, implement and oversee waste reduction and sustainable materials management programs. It will review a variety of best practices for successful waste diversion and recovery in businesses, detailing how businesses can implement those practices to achieve Zero Waste. Examination of case studies will be used to demonstrate how different companies have implemented successful waste diversion and sustainability programs, including triple bottom line business practices. This course will also provide students with an understanding of how to plan and implement commercial food and organics programs.
    Usually Held
    Tue 6:30pm–7:50pm, Wed 1:30pm–3:45pm, Wed 11:30am–1:20pm