MODULE 2 CORE Lesson: Waste-to-Resource Strategies in Agri-Food Systems

Описание: CORE LESSON - 🗑️ Waste-to-Resource: Mapping & Redesigning Food Waste Pathways (Module 2)

Description: How do we redesign our food system to eliminate waste? This video introduces Module 2: Waste-to-Resource Strategies in Agri-Food Systems, focusing on practical solutions for implementing the Circular Economy. We challenge the traditional linear food system (take-make-dispose) by showing how food and agricultural waste can be turned into valuable resources, closing the loop on nutrient and energy use.

This lesson guides high school students through applying systems thinking to tackle one of the biggest challenges in sustainability: waste management.

In this video, we cover the essential steps and concepts:

== Waste Hierarchy & Redesign: Learn the hierarchy of waste management (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Recover) and how to design systems where waste is minimized at every step.

== Mapping Waste Pathways: We show you how to apply systems thinking to map waste generated in real-world settings (like a school campus or farm) to identify key "hotspots" for intervention.

== Impact Calculation: Learn how to calculate the environmental cost of waste, including estimating the CO₂-e (Carbon Dioxide Equivalent) of different waste streams.

== Designing Interventions: Develop practical, data-driven solutions—such as implementing effective composting programs or finding ways to repurpose agricultural byproducts—to move toward a zero-waste model.

Dive into our hands-on activities where students practice mapping waste and designing their own resource recovery plans!

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