Environmental Studies

Level 1 - Exploration

Discover the Circular Economy

Taught by Dr. Amara Osei

About This Challenge

Explore circular economy principles that eliminate waste and create regenerative systems. This challenge covers circular thinking and business applications, from design strategies and material flows to real-world implementation across industries.

What You'll Learn

Understand circular economy principles and how they contrast with the traditional linear take-make-dispose model
Apply circular design strategies to products and services for waste elimination and value retention
Recognize and evaluate circular business models such as product-as-a-service and remanufacturing
Analyze material flows to identify leakage points and circular improvement opportunities
Plan a phased implementation roadmap for adopting circular practices in a business context

Challenge Content

18 lessons

Circular Economy Principles

Welcome to the Circular Economy

8 Min

From Linear to Circular Thinking

8 Min

Real-World Circular Economy Examples

7 Min

Circular Principles Knowledge Check

10 Min

Circular Design Strategies

Designing for Circularity

9 Min

Core Circular Design Principles

8 Min

Material Selection and Flows

8 Min

Circular Design Analysis

25 Min

Circular Business Models

Business Models for the Circular Economy

9 Min

Five Circular Business Models

9 Min

Evaluating Circular Business Opportunities

8 Min

Circular Business Models Quiz

10 Min

Implementation and Next Steps

Implementing Circular Strategies

9 Min

Building a Circular Transition Roadmap

9 Min

Measuring Circularity

7 Min

Implementation and Metrics Quiz

10 Min

Circular Economy Application Project

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 how businesses operate
Interest in sustainability and resource efficiency

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