Circular Economy Basics- Course
Running for 4 weeks, we’ll meet once a week for 80 minutes to learn, explore, and apply the basics of circular economy. How to make sure your actions are environmentally positive at the workplace and as a customer.
Course Content:
Being environmentally positive might sound like such a difficult and confusing task, but actually when we learn the basics of circular economy, it’s quite straightforward and it all starts with understanding waste. This course puts the very useful and actionable basics in one place.
1.The Basics.
◍ Comparing and visualizing linear, recycling, and circular.
◍ The biological and the technical cycle.
◍ The product lifecycle.
◍ So, recycling is not enough?
2. What else is different?
◍ How do priorities change from linear to circular?
◍ What it looks like when businesses prioritize the social and the environmental as well.
◍ Extended producer responsibility.
◍ Circular business models and profit.
3.Ecodesign
◍ How ecodesign can help you choose better.
◍ An actionable checklist
◍ Product examples.
4. Impact reporting + good & bad practices
◍ How to start?
◍ Impact reports.
◍ Offsetting, donating, volunteering- What to do when you can’t do anything about it?
◍ Good and bad practices.
This course is great for professionals, business owners, and anyone (customers) that wants to start taking positive environmental action.
Who is it for?
This course is best suited for beginners looking to get a jump start on circular practices as professionals and customers. It is particularly helpful with making well informed, environmentally positive decisions.
→Professional and business owners that are transitioning to sustainability and are looking for somewhere to start.
→Service based business professionals that want to provide informed support/content to their clients and avoid greenwashing.
→Enthusiasts that read a bit here and there and want to solidify the basics.
When will the course start?
This course can be scheduled by teams and groups upon request and the time frame can also be adjusted. It is a great choice for teachers, and most SME’s. Be sure to check if you can get your training costs covered by government funding. Schedule a call for more information.
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Your Instructor
Lara here! I’m a circularity and regenerative business consultant, trainer, and instructional designer. I work with SMEs on designing out waste and improving business experience. My story with sustainability started between kitchens and local farms over 10 years ago. I have had the privilege of establishing and assisting with the development of many green businesses in the areas of product design, arts, farming, and hospitality.