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Topic Title: COURSE NOTES: Environmental Materials
Topic Summary: C. Arnold, UK Centre for Materials Education. Guide for lecturers on teaching sustainable development, case studies
Created On: 1/20/2008 10:34 PM

 1/20/2008 10:34 PM


Cathy Rohrer

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This guide for lecturers discusses the topic of sustainable development with particular attention to the materials "life cycle." Topics addressed include:
• life cycle analysis
• materials extraction and resource implications
• environmental impacts of processing
• design for sustainability
• economic, social and legislative issues
• use of sustainable materials
• materials for green energy
• end-of-life issues
Teaching ideas, assessment tools, and case studies are presented.

Citation: C. Arnold, "Guides for Lecturers - Environmental Materials," UK Centre for Materials Education. Last updated November 14, 2007.

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