ENMT301 Enviroment And Ecosystems Prinicples

Week 6 Discussion

DQ1 Garbage Content Analysis

How does your weekly garbage content compare to the average composition of municipal solid waste (MSW) generated in the United States as shown in the EPA data?

What are the three main materials found in your garbage by mass?

What actually happens with these materials in terms of collection, processing, recycling, biological treatment, incineration, and/or landfill disposal? Research how these waste materials are handled by your municipality.

How should these materials be managed ideally?

What are the main drivers for solid waste management in your county?

DQ2 Accounting for Environmental Costs

The monetary value of environmental resources and environmental quality is usually not reflected in the pricing of goods and services. Do you think it is useful to properly account for environmental costs?

How could such a full-cost approach be implemented? What effect would such an approach have on product prices and demand, as well as overall consumption patterns? Do you believe such an approach could help address some of the environmental issues we are facing today? Can you think of any examples to support your answer?

DQ3 Thinking about your ENMT Career: Networking and internships

Another aspect of moving into a new career is networking and internships.  Of course, internships are a great way to network as well as gain experience to increase your marketability after graduation.

UMGC’s InternPLUS is an innovative approach for busy adults who need to obtain experience outside of the traditional, full-time summer internships. UMUC has partnered with organizations, such as Parker Dewey, to support creative and productive ways to gain real-world experience. You can find more information on InternPLUS here: What is InternPLUS? (Note: If the link does not work for you, sign in to your CareerQuest account, go to “InternPLUS”, and click on the article “What is InternPLUS?”)

Virtual Internships and Staffing and Temp Agencies can provide valuable ways to gain experience. Here you can find some more information on these opportunities including resources on how to find them:

Virtual Internships (or in CareerQuest, go to “InternPLUS” and then “Job Search”, and scroll down to “Virtual Internships”)

Staffing and Temp Agencies (or in CareerQuest, go to “InternPLUS” and then “Job Search”, and scroll down to “Staffing and Temp Agencies”)

Additionally, Volunteering can also be a great option to gain some experience! Maybe you have some opportunities in your area. You also can find some opportunities through the InternPLUS website.

Which innovative solutions in InternPLUS might best fit your schedule and academic plan?

Which InternPLUS options might best support your career pursuits?