0411 - Principles of Sustainability in Circular Economy

Course Description

About this Course

Learners are first introduced to the basic principles of the Circular Economy, as well as an overview of different business models and their exemplifying value chain arrangements. The intent of this course is to provide learners with an introduction to circular economy, as an alternative business model to the incumbent take-make-dispose model, underpinned by using tools such as life cycle costing, intended for business applications.

Outcomes:

• Understand the fundamentals of the circular economy and associated business models
• Understand and apply the basics of lifecycle assessments/lifecycle costing (LCA/LCC), as tools for assessing circularity and business viability
• Understand the positioning of relevant policies, regulations, motivations and reporting frameworks

Technical Requirements

• Access to a computer with a modern operating system
• Installed browser (e.g., Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome) for accessing online resources
• Adobe PDF viewer
• Enough hard drive space to install Zoom
• High-speed internet connection for:
  • Word and spreadsheet software of the learner’s choice to edit and submit assessments (e.g., Google Docs and Sheets, or Office 365)
• Access to an email client
• Microphone, webcam, and headphones or speaker

This course is part of Pathways to Sustainability: Circular Economy. This program consists of two courses.