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.
Learning outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to,
- Why is the CE important.
- Understand the fundamental principles and concepts of the circular economy.
- Explore practical strategies to apply CE principles in various industries.
- Difference in economic systems and the importance of product service systems.
This module contains five lessons.
Lesson 1 – Importance of CE
Lesson 2 – Introduction to circular economy
Lesson 3 – Strategies of CE and applying strategies
Lesson 4 – Difference in economic systems
Lesson 5 – Product-service systems
Course Instructor
- Enrollment in this course closed on July 31, 2025.
Lesson 1 – Importance of circular economy
Why is the circular economy important?
Lesson 2 – Introduction to circular economy
2.2 Circular economy – What is it and what is not ?
2.3 – Different economic models
Lesson 3 – Strategies of CE and applying strategies
3.1 Strategies of circular economy
3.2 Applying circular economy strategies
Lesson 4 – Difference in economic systems
4.1 The economic system difference in circular economy
Lesson 5 -Understanding product-service systems
5.1 Understanding product service systems