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Sustainable Scotland

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Sustainable Scotland is a free course that will appeal to anyone with an interest in a sustainable future in the context of contemporary Scottish society. It will give you a broad-based introduction to a number of different aspects of sustainability that impact on Scotland and the wider world.

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After studying this course, you should be able to:

understand the terms 'sustainability' and 'sustainable development'
follow current debates on environmental issues
understand more about measuring sustainability and footprinting
consider whether dematerialisation is really happening
consider what is globalisation and understand the global trade in recycling.

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First Published: 14/08/2012

Updated: 25/06/2019

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Kevin McCarthy 16 October 2026 4:21PM

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Of some historic interest, given that this course clearly requires a very significant update.

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Simon King 20 May 2022 4:29PM

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A variety of issues are addressed, would have enjoyed a bit more visual material!

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