Course Description
Industrial ecology studies (1) the flows of materials and energy in industrial and consumer activities, (2) the effects of these flows on the environment, and (3) the influences of economic, regulatory, and social factors on the flow, use, and transformation of resources. The goals of the course are to define and describe industrial ecology; to demonstrate the relationships among production, consumption, sustainability, and industrial ecology in diverse settings, from firms to cities to international trade flows; to show how industrial ecology provides scientific knowledge and essential assessment tools for developing a sustainable circular economy; and to define and describe tools, applications, and implications of industrial ecology.
Course application is required for students outside Yale School of the Environment by August 26th. https://forms.gle/JV21SbFHKkeiGE9Y6