Ever wondered what happens when we throw something “away”? Where does it go, and what are the impacts of waste on people and the planet? In this course, we will explore sources of and solutions for dealing with trash using the three pillars of sustainability to guide us: environment, equity, and economy. Students will learn through readings (including Trash Talk by Iris Gottleib), hands-on activities such as calculating greenhouse gas emissions of disposal methods, and group discussions. The course culminates in a project focused on solutions to manage humanity’s ever-growing problem of waste.
Trash Talk: Waste and Sustainability- Online
Date(s) & Location(s):
July 6 -
24, 2026
Program Details:
The first two weeks of each course take place asynchronously and consist of about 7 hours of work per week. During the third week of each course, students will interact with their instructor and other students via video conferencing meetings, and the course will be about 20 hours of work.
The synchronous class meetings will take place from 3-4:30 PM.
Grades Eligible:
Rising
10th
11th
12th
Course Description:
Instructor:
Julia Fiore
Cost:
$695
