The aim of the course is to integrate the principles of sustainability in waste management and remediation of contaminated land, identifying the optimal solutions in terms of territorial, environmental and social impact. The student will acquire theoretical and application skills necessary to apply remediation plans and remediation interventions through the best available technologies from both an economic and environmental point of view.
Course Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of chemistry
Teaching Methods
Lectures.
Assessment Methods
The exam consists in a final written test including multiple choice and open questions on theory topics. The final score is attributed taking into account the correctness and completeness of the answers with respect to the questions and the ability to elaborate the topics presented in class.
Texts
A pdf copy of the slides of all the lessons will be uploaded on the student portal. Additional material or further additions on selected topics will always be uploaded to the student portal.
Contents
- Principles of sustainability - Waste classification and reference legislation; - organic waste treatment; - waste heat treatments; - controlled landfills; - risk analysis of contaminated sites; - remediation technologies.
Course Language
Italian
More information
Seminars on the following topics are planned during the course: - The Minimum Environmental Criteria for the environment - Asbestos remediation - Contaminated sites and environmentally friendly remediation
