Environmental Studies

Level 1 - Exploration

Understand Circular Economy

Taught by Dr. Marcus Chen

About This Challenge

Learn circular economy principles and how to apply them to business models. This exploration covers circular economy fundamentals for entrepreneurs, including design strategies, material considerations, and practical metrics for measuring circularity in your business.

What You'll Learn

Understand core circular economy principles and how they differ from traditional linear economic models
Identify and evaluate circular business models applicable to various industries and company sizes
Apply circular design strategies to products and services for waste elimination and value retention
Assess material choices and their implications for circularity and environmental impact
Measure and track circularity using established metrics and frameworks

Challenge Content

22 lessons

Circular Economy Principles

Welcome to the Circular Economy

8 Min

Linear vs Circular: Understanding the Shift

8 Min

The Butterfly Diagram Explained

8 Min

Circular Economy Drivers and Barriers

7 Min

Circular Economy Principles Quiz

10 Min

Circular Business Models

Business Models for the Circular Economy

9 Min

The Five Circular Business Models

9 Min

Case Studies: Circular Leaders

8 Min

Choosing the Right Circular Model

8 Min

Circular Business Models Quiz

10 Min

Circular Design Strategies

Designing for Circularity

8 Min

Design for Longevity and Durability

8 Min

Design for Repair and Maintenance

8 Min

Material Selection for Circularity

9 Min

Circular Design Quiz

10 Min

Implementation and Metrics

Measuring and Implementing Circularity

8 Min

Circularity Metrics and Measurement

9 Min

Identifying Circular Opportunities

8 Min

Getting Started: First Steps

8 Min

Implementation and Metrics Quiz

10 Min

Circular Opportunity Assessment

35 Min

Your Circular Economy Journey Continues

5 Min

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Challenge Info

Level

Level 1 - Exploration

Subject

Environmental Studies

Progress

Rewards

Requirements

No prior circular economy knowledge needed
Basic understanding of business concepts
Interest in sustainable business practices

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