Transform waste streams into resource flows through systematic analysis and creative reuse systems. Learn to map neighborhood waste patterns including organic waste, construction materials, electronics, and textiles to identify circular economy opportunities. Practice designing community-scale resource recovery systems including composting, material reuse networks, and repair/refurbishment workflows. Develop skills in lifecycle analysis and material flow assessment for community projects. Create systems that reduce environmental impact while building community resilience and economic opportunity through intelligent resource circulation.
Living Systems & Environmental Sciences
Living Systems Fundamentals Plant Propagation & Cultivation Science Soil Science & Testing Environmental Monitoring & Data Collection Composting & Decomposition Science Aquatic Growing Systems & Integrated Agriculture Fermentation & Beneficial Microbiology Seed Banking & Genetic Preservation Plant Documentation & Botanical Research Permaculture Design & Regenerative Agriculture Natural Building & Earth Construction Waste Systems Analysis & Circular Resource Flows Climate Adaptation & Community Resilience