Module #1 Introduction to Circular Economy Defining the concept of Circular Economy, its history, and its importance
Module #2 Linear Economy vs. Circular Economy Comparing and contrasting linear and circular economies, highlighting the benefits of the latter
Module #3 The 3Rs:Reduce, Reuse, Recycle Exploring the fundamental principles of circular economy, including reducing waste, reusing products, and recycling materials
Module #4 Designing for Circularity Introducing design strategies for circular economy, such as designing out waste and using recycled materials
Module #5 Biodegradable Materials and Bioplastics Examining the role of biodegradable materials and bioplastics in circular economy
Module #6 Sharing and Collaborative Consumption Exploring the benefits of sharing and collaborative consumption in reducing waste and promoting circular economy
Module #7 Closed-Loop Production Understanding closed-loop production systems and their role in circular economy
Module #8 Circular Business Models Introducing business models that support circular economy, such as product-as-a-service and leasing
Module #9 Circular Economy in Manufacturing Applying circular economy principles to manufacturing processes and supply chains
Module #10 Circular Economy in Logistics and Transportation Examining the role of logistics and transportation in circular economy, including reverse logistics and last-mile delivery
Module #11 Product Design for Disassembly and Recycling Designing products for easy disassembly and recycling, reducing waste and promoting circular economy
Module #12 Materials Science and Circular Economy Exploring the role of materials science in circular economy, including material selection and innovative materials
Module #13 Circular Economy in Construction and Buildings Applying circular economy principles to construction and buildings, including designing for deconstruction and reuse
Module #14 Circular Economy in Agriculture and Food Systems Examining the role of circular economy in agriculture and food systems, including reducing food waste and promoting sustainable agriculture
Module #15 Circular Economy Policy and Regulation Understanding policy and regulatory frameworks that support circular economy, including extended producer responsibility and waste reduction targets
Module #16 Circular Economy and Sustainable Development Goals Exploring the connections between circular economy and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Module #17 Circular Economy and Climate Change Examining the relationship between circular economy and climate change, including greenhouse gas reduction and carbon sequestration
Module #18 Measuring and Evaluating Circular Economy Introducing metrics and tools for measuring and evaluating circular economy performance
Module #19 Circular Economy and Behavior Change Understanding the role of behavior change in achieving circular economy, including consumer education and awareness
Module #20 Circular Economy and Technology Exploring the role of technology in enabling circular economy, including digitalization, IoT, and blockchain
Module #21 Circular Economy and Supply Chain Management Applying circular economy principles to supply chain management, including supply chain visibility and transparency
Module #22 Circular Economy and Stakeholder Engagement Understanding the importance of stakeholder engagement in circular economy, including collaboration and partnerships
Module #23 Circular Economy and Entrepreneurship Introducing entrepreneurial opportunities and innovations in circular economy
Module #24 Circular Economy and Education Examining the role of education in promoting circular economy, including integrating circular economy into curricula
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Circular Economy career
