Circular Economy Awareness

Designing out waste and maximising resource value

Course Overview

This course provides learners with an understanding of circular economy principles and how organisations can reduce waste while improving resource efficiency. Learners will explore product lifecycles, reuse strategies, recycling systems and sustainable design concepts. The course helps organisations transition from linear consumption models towards more sustainable and resilient business practices.

Learning Outcomes

• Understand circular economy principles
• Differentiate circular and linear business models
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste and resource use
• Support sustainable product and process design
• Improve resource efficiency awareness
• Contribute to environmental sustainability initiatives
• Promote circular thinking across organisational activities

Course Structure (3 topics, 9 lessons)