The main objective of this UC is to provide students with the necessary knowledge about the industry and the production processes of products and waste, with special emphasis on priority sectors within the scope of a circular economy namely packaging, food, electrical and electronic equipment and batteries, construction, textiles, furniture and chemicals. The objective of this UC is to analyze the life cycle of these products, the production process and the transition to a more sustainable production.
At the end of this course the student must have acquired the knowledge and skills that will allow him to:
– Know European and national policies and strategies for the minimization and management of industrial waste;
– Analyze value chains (products, processes and waste) in order to select methodologies and procedures in order to implement more sustainable industrial processes.