Cite examples of poor waste management practice. Cite industries that have been created to deal with industrial bi-products. Students should interview people in business in order to get a realistic view of the problem. Guest speakers from government agencies and local waste management companies can be used. This can be an individual or group project.
Criteria needs to be set for the final presentation.
No evidence of investigation or research. 15 points Some research with evidence of reading about the problem but lacking depth. 25 points Evidence of good research and that the student has acquired new knowledge about the nature of the problem and what others have done to solve similar problems. 15 points Only one solution considered. 30 points Two solutions generated, only one seriously considered 45 points At least three solutions generated but reasons for rejecting alternatives unclear.