Product Design for the Circular Economy
Completed by Ellen Werle
April 20, 2026
21 hours (approximately)
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What you will learn
Describe the concept of the Circular Economy and why it is necessary today.
Explain the difference between linear and circular product design using Design for R strategies.
Describe how organic (e.g., natural) materials enable a circular economy through the biological cycle.
Apply materials selection tools to achieve circular product objectives.
Skills you will gain
- Category: Sustainable Technologies
- Category: Business Leadership
- Category: Environment and Resource Management
- Category: Environmental Issue
- Category: Consumer Behaviour
- Category: Sustainable Business
- Category: Strategic Leadership
- Category: Product Lifecycle Management
- Category: Waste Minimization
- Category: Sustainable Design
- Category: Material Handling
- Category: Pollution Prevention
