University of Colorado Boulder
Siemens

Circular Product Design Frameworks and Certifications

University of Colorado Boulder
Siemens

Circular Product Design Frameworks and Certifications

This course is part of Sustainable and Circular Product Development Specialization

Michael J. Readey, Ph.D.

Instructor: Michael J. Readey, Ph.D.

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Intermediate level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Make informed eco-design decisions by identifying and applying circular design criteria from three very different design frameworks. 

  • Understand and apply design guidelines from the EMF-IDEO framework, the CIRCit Design Model, and Biomimicry.

  • Explain the 5 areas associated with the C2C Certification Process and why the process is important in transitioning to a more circular economy.

  • Evaluate a product and packaging for its degree of circularity using Circularity Assessment Tools and C2C certification requirements.

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This course is part of the Sustainable and Circular Product Development Specialization
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