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



Instructors: Philip Peck
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Skills you'll gain
- Drive Engagement
- Business Modeling
- Sustainable Development
- Innovation
- Sustainable Business
- Materials Management
- Waste Minimization
- Environmental Policy
- Environment and Resource Management
- Corporate Sustainability
- Business Analysis
- Supply Chain Management
- Sustainable Design
- Policy Analysis
- Policy Development
- Environmental Science
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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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14 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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Reviewed on May 19, 2020
I have taken a few courses online. This is the most challenging course I have taken so far. I believe this course shall be beneficial to all people from different walks of life.
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2023
The course helped me completely in understanding about Circular Economy with great business models. No metters if you are from science background there are many business opportunities for you.
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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