Introduction
Circular economy models promote efficient resource use, minimize waste, and redesign products/systems to keep materials in continuous circulation. This course explores how businesses can shift from linear to circular systems.
Course Objectives
Participants will:
- Understand principles of circular economy
- Evaluate existing circular models and global trends
- Identify opportunities for waste reduction and closed-loop systems
- Apply circular design principles
- Develop a circularity strategy for their organization
Target Audience
Sustainability professionals, business leaders, product designers, supply chain managers, students, and consultants.
Course Outline
- 5 Sections
- 0 Lessons
- 5 Days
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- Day 1 – Circular Economy Foundations• Linear vs. circular models
• Key principles: reduce, reuse, recycle, redesign
• Global drivers and policies
• Major frameworks (Ellen MacArthur Foundation)
• Case studies0 - Day 2 – Circular Design & Innovation Tools• Eco-design and life-cycle thinking
• Materials innovation
• Tools: LCA, material flow analysis
• Interactive exercise: redesign a product0 - Day 3 – Circular Business Models• Product-as-a-service
• Sharing economy
• Reverse logistics
• Circular supply chains0 - Day 4 – Challenges & Enablers• Financial, cultural, and operational barriers
• Digital enablers: AI, IoT, blockchain
• Change management strategies0 - Day 5 – Strategy & Implementation• Circular strategy building
• KPIs and monitoring
• Industry mini-project
• Final presentations0
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