Module 2 introduces a deeper understanding of waste and the systems behind it, encouraging you to look beyond the bin and reflect on what happens to materials after they are discarded. Rather than focusing only on recycling or telling you exactly how to manage your waste, this module helps you explore the broader environmental, social, and economic impacts connected to everyday disposal choices.

Through practical examples, interactive activities, and reflective exercises, you will examine different types of waste and how they affect ecosystems, communities, and resource use. The module introduces the concept of the circular economy, showing how materials can remain in use longer through reuse, repair, and responsible design rather than following the traditional “take–make–dispose” model.