Special Topic: Plastics, Risk/Benefit Analysis, and Environmental Legislation
Students will explore their personal use of plastic products and try to conduct a simplified risk/benefit analysis for a plastic product they commonly use. They’ll also explore the use of risk/benefit analysis for making both personal and societal decisions. Students will also learn about various national and international regulatory efforts that address the improper disposal of plastic and other items in the aquatic environment. Students will then research other legislation that has been enacted to reduce various risks to human health and the environment.
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