Purpose

This Knowledge Builder focuses on the topical issue of reducing industrial and consumer waste. This module should be used in conjunction with the other three waste management modules, which all include information that has a bearing on the topic of waste reduction.

Benefits

Waste reduction is of importance for land use planning because if waste is reduced, planning (to meet the land use requirements of provision for treatment and disposal of waste) will need to take into account a lesser quantity of it.

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Audience

Urban and regional planners and all those wishing to build and assess their knowledge of the topic.

Learning method

A detailed Knowledge Builder which examines the drive for waste reduction and its relevance to planning. Additionally a comprehensive range of further reading is provided for those who wish to become expert in the subject. Includes voluntary self assessment for recording continuous professional development (CPD).

Time to Complete

2 hours

Length

11 pages

Participants

1

Price

£10 Pounds Sterling
(inc. VAT)