This course looks at where important materials in products we use every day come from and how these materials can be used more efficiently, longer, and in closed loops. This is the aim of the Circular Economy, but it doesn’t happen on its own. It is the result of choices and strategies by suppliers, designers, businesses, policymakers and all of us as consumers.
Circular Economy - Sustainable Materials Management
Circular Economy - Sustainable Materials Management
Instructors: Philip Peck
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There are 5 modules in this course
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.
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25 videos19 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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
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15 videos13 readings1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
This module presents topics like functional materials and eco-design as well as methods to assess environmental impacts.
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15 videos9 readings1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
This module explores the role of governments and networks and how policies and sharing best practices can enable the circular economy.
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15 videos7 readings1 assignment1 peer review1 discussion prompt
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.
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18 videos6 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
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AF
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Reviewed on Feb 12, 2020
This course is so insightful and has enthused me to go back to study this further. I recommend this course to anyone interested in sustainable resources and the circular economy!
LB
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Reviewed on Oct 19, 2022
Really interesting course! It is a good way to be introduced to Circular Economy and it also gives a lot of useful information and extra resources we can deep dive into if wanted.
JC
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Reviewed on May 8, 2020
It has been a very useful course in order to understand the importance of circular economy and how to develop new ideas for promoting the transition, I recommend this course, enjoy it!
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