About the course
This course is designed to guide you through the transition from the current linear economy to a circular economy (CE). By understanding the limitations of the linear model, you will explore how CE principles provide regenerative solutions to global challenges. This journey will equip you with the knowledge and tools to embrace CE concepts, implement strategies, and navigate the transition effectively.
Key learning outcomes
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- explain the principles of circular economy
- compare linear and circular economic models
- distinguish between biological and technical cycles
- identify circular economy strategies in real-world examples
- describe how product-service systems support circularity
Course Information
Course Instructor
- Enrollment in this course closed on July 31, 2025.
Lesson 1- Why circular economy matters?
Learning outcomes
1.2 Where are we now?
1.3 Why change matters
1.4 Different economic models
Lesson 2- What is a circular economy
Learning outcomes
2.1 What does it mean?
2.2 What is the broader scope?
Lesson 3 – Linear Vs circular economy
Learning Outcomes
3.1 Understanding the linear economy
3.2 Comparing the two models
Lesson 4 – Biological & technical cycles
Learning Outcomes
4.1 The foundation of circular material flows
4.2 Biological cycles
4.3 Technical cycles
Lesson 5 – Strategies for a circular economy
Learning Outcomes
5.1 Eight strategies for implementing CE principles
5.2 Applying circular economy strategies
Lesson 6 – Product service systems
Learning Outcomes
6.1 What are product-service systems?