The Wicked Problem of an Equitable​ Zero-Waste Circular Economy​ part of BASICS:Teaching Materials:The Wicked Problem of an Equitable Zero-Waste Circular Economy
The U.S. is a consumption-based society whose economic health is dependent on spending and consumption of goods, or products, and services. The impact of our consumption, though, is felt globally. This is most ...

Using the Mississippi River Watershed Module in Introduction to Environmental Economics part of BASICS:Teaching Materials:The Wicked Problem of Water Quality in the Mississippi River Watershed:Instructor Stories
This course offers an overview of economic analyses of environmental issues like pollution and resource management for non-majors. Students will receive an introduction to marginal thinking, market-based solutions, valuation techniques, and government intervention, with a focus on current issues and applying economics in an interdisciplinary manner to other environmental fields.

The Wicked Problem of Water Quality in the Mississippi River Watershed part of BASICS:Teaching Materials:The Wicked Problem of Water Quality in the Mississippi River Watershed
Water connects all elements of Earth's ecosystems, and human activities – biological, economic, and even recreational – change the chemical and biological nature of water. As such, maintaining the quality ...

Using the Zero-Waste Circular Economy Module in History of Sustainable Design part of BASICS:Teaching Materials:The Wicked Problem of an Equitable Zero-Waste Circular Economy:Instructor Stories
History, theory, and criticism of design, sustainability, and the environment from the 18th century to the present.

Using the Zero-Waste Circular Economy Module in Global Climate Change part of BASICS:Teaching Materials:The Wicked Problem of an Equitable Zero-Waste Circular Economy:Instructor Stories
This course is designed for science and non-science majors and will provide a more thorough understanding of the scientific basis of both natural and anthropogenic (human-produced) climate and environmental changes.

Using the Zero-Waste Circular Economy Module in English 190: Trash Talk: Eco-Justice Writing part of BASICS:Teaching Materials:The Wicked Problem of an Equitable Zero-Waste Circular Economy:Instructor Stories
In this course, we explore ideas of modernity through material waste, excess and accumulation, and environmental violence.

Using the Mississippi River Watershed Module in Science of Sustainability part of BASICS:Teaching Materials:The Wicked Problem of Water Quality in the Mississippi River Watershed:Instructor Stories
In this course, we investigate the science underlying a range of environmental sustainability topics. Specifically, this course explores issues pertaining to several planetary boundaries including global climate change, ocean acidification, nutrient loading, land-system change, and freshwater resource depletion.

Using the Zero-Waste Circular Economy Module in Elements of Environmental Health part of BASICS:Teaching Materials:The Wicked Problem of an Equitable Zero-Waste Circular Economy:Instructor Stories
Analysis and control of current environmental health problems. Discussion of the effects of environmental factors on human health, and the organization and administration of environmental health programs.

Using the Zero-Waste Circular Economy Module in Energy and the Environment part of BASICS:Teaching Materials:The Wicked Problem of an Equitable Zero-Waste Circular Economy:Instructor Stories
This course presents a systems approach to understanding energy consumption and its links with environmental and human health and well-being. It emphasizes using knowledge of these systems to identify and choose among alternative actions in both personal and professional contexts. Course units focus on different aspects of energy efficiency and renewable energy on the Bentley campus.

Using the Mississippi River Watershed Module in Pollution Prevention and Sustainable Production part of BASICS:Teaching Materials:The Wicked Problem of Water Quality in the Mississippi River Watershed:Instructor Stories
This is a semester-long General Education course that uses active learning to explore the concepts of sustainability through the paper, plastic and metal in a charger cable or other simple phone accessory. Students teams learn about the life cycles of each of these materials, and weigh each of the materials and quantitate the production environmental impacts on water, air and soil and human health impacts.