EPA Local Gov Climate-Resource Conservation & Recovery
Credits: 2 PDH
PDH Course Description:
This online engineering PDH course describes how local governments can help achieve environmental goals by encouraging source reduction and the reuse of products and materials, as well as composting and recycling wastes generated by their communities.
These strategies are collectively known as resource conservation and recovery and have as their aim a reduction in waste management costs, air pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and energy consumption. This course describes the process of developing
and implementing resource conservation and recovery measures, using real-world examples.
Topics:
- Source reduction and reuse
- Recycling
- Composting
- Waste treatment with energy recovery
- Landfilling and incineration without energy recovery
- Strategies for effective program implementation
- Costs and funding opportunities
To take this course:
1.) Enroll in Course: Click below to enroll:
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Download the Study Guide
3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.
Take the final exam
4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.
Print the Certificate of Completion
Intended Audience: This course is intended for civil, electrical, environmental, mechanical, and municipal engineers concerned with reducing the environmental impact of their local government through the introduction of sustainable technologies.
Publication Source: This course is based on the Environmental Protection Agency document, “Resource Conservation and Recovery, A Guide to Developing and Implementing Greenhouse Gas Reduction Programs” 2012, from the EPA’s Local Government Climate and Energy Strategy Series.
Print the Certificate of Completion
Intended Audience: This course is intended for civil, electrical, environmental, mechanical, and municipal engineers concerned with reducing the environmental impact of their local government through the introduction of sustainable technologies.
Publication Source: This course is based on the Environmental Protection Agency document, “Resource Conservation and Recovery, A Guide to Developing and Implementing Greenhouse Gas Reduction Programs” 2012, from the EPA’s Local Government Climate and Energy Strategy Series.
Mark Rossow PhD, PE (retired)