CHAPTER 1.

1: THE TRUE COST

OF WASTE

CHAPTER 1: POLLUTION PREVENTION, WASTE MINIMISATION AND WASTE

MANAGEMENT
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 Course Outcomes
1. Explain the impacts of the generated wastes from the major sectors of oil and gas
industry to the environment and human health.

2. Discuss the benefits of pollution prevention and waste management techniques

in oil and gas industry according to the three P’s of sustainability (People,
Planet, Profit).

3. Justify the choice of appropriate pollution control measures based on the type of
waste as well as adhering to the Environmental Quality Act (2012) and its related
regulations.

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 Learning outcomes for Chapter 1

1. Explain the concepts of pollution prevention, waste minimisation

and waste management and its application in oil and gas industry.

2. Explain the connection of carbon tax, carbon footprint and

managing energy towards reducing pollution level.

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 Contents for Chapter 1

1. True costs of waste

2. Pollution prevention
3. Waste minimisation
4. Waste management
5. Environmental impact assessment (EIA)
6. Sustainable development
7. Carbon tax and carbon footprint
8. Managing energy in oil and gas industry
9. Regulatory framework

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Visible and
Hidden Cost
of Waste
 Let us discuss and
please write down the
important points for the
next activity.

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Class Reflection

Write down the points that you

have gathered in our discussion
on the true cost of waste
generation effects to oil and gas
industry.