Circular Economy Sustainable Materials Management Training

Introduction – Materials

This module explores sourcing of materials from extraction to refining processes as well as the complexity of material supply. It builds a rationale for why we need to transform to a Circular Economy.

Circular Business Models

In this module circular business models are explored in-depth and a range of ways for business to create economic and social value are discussed

Circular Design, Innovation and Assessment

This module presents topics like functional materials and eco-design as well as methods to assess environmental impacts.

Policies and Networks

This module explores the role of governments and networks and how policies and sharing best practices can enable the circular economy.

Circular Societies

This module examines new norms, forms of engagement, social systems, and institutions, needed by the circular economy and how we, as individuals, can help society become more circular.