Competence Area
Embodying Sustainability Values
9R APPROACH TO WASTE MANAGEMENT
Key messages
The 9R framework expands on the traditional waste hierarchy by offering a detailed roadmap to minimize resource use and extend product lifecycles—from Refuse to Recover.
Learning Objectives
To understand and differentiate the nine levels of the 9R waste hierarchy and how each contributes to a circular economy.
Follow-up activity
No
Instructions to introduce the topic and deliver the video/presentation/micro resource
“How far can we go in preventing waste?” Introduce the 9Rs briefly, then present the video or resource that explains each step with clear examples.
Suggestions for discussions and activities after viewing the material
Have students match each “R” with an example from everyday life or their profession, then rank them from most to least impactful.
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