Men and their Waste
Goals
Identify the importance of a historical, economic, and socio-cultural approach to waste. Think about human societies from what they reject, from their margins, and their landfills. Study the impact of production and consumption patterns on the creation and treatment of waste. Question the anthropological ambivalence of the status of waste (waste or resource?). Understand the importance of waste recovery while developing a critical reflection on sustainable development.
Programme
The course will cover the following topics:
- Anthropological and historical perspectives
- The invention of urban waste in the 19th century
- Geography and economics of waste in the 20th century
- The specificity of contemporary waste (plastics, electronic waste)
Sustainable development
Sustainable Development Goals
DD&RS level 3
The activity focuses on environmentally sustainable development and social responsibility.
Programme elements related to sustainable development goals
It's not only about addressing one of the central issues of ecological transition, waste, but especially about identifying the human mechanisms leading to its increased production and the challenges posed by its management.
Responsibles
- Romain SAUZET