Investigation may include
- battery recycling
- solar panel recycling and disposal
- coal ash storage
- spent fuel disposal
- wind turbine blades
- mine and power plant decommissioning
- reclamation
- gas stream contaminants
- legacy materials (e.g., asbestos, mercury).
Process/Skill Questions:
- How has waste been managed historically?
- What government agencies oversee waste disposal?
- What are the trends in materials recovery that affect component life cycles?