Circular Economy

About

Sustainable development requires a fundamental shift in the way resources are used in our economic system. Instead of continuing a linear economic model where resources are used and discarded, we need to shift to a circular economy model where economic value is created through the circular use of resources. The transition towards a circular economy has fundamental implications for businesses and other organisations.

Furthermore, the transition to a circular economy does not only ask ‘what should be done?’, but urges to ask, ‘how are we thinking?’. Systems thinking is an essential part of circular economy, as it identifies the interconnectivity of economic, political, social, and ecological systems.

During this course, you will gain expertise in designing and developing circular business models and value chains that will give you a competitive edge in various organisations and industries, especially in high-waste sectors like textiles, food, and construction.

As circular solutions continue to gain traction, your ability to navigate the challenges of circularity will be essential, no matter your industry field.

Target group

This course does not require previous experience in the topic. You must have completed a high school or vocational degree or equivalent by the time the course starts. However, you do not have to be a degree student at a university to participate in our courses.

Additionally, all summer school course students must be 18 years or older, as it is the legal age in Finland.

Course aim

In this introductory course to circular economy, you will:

Learn core concepts and principles of circular economy thinking
Gain insight into how these concepts and principles are brought to life in practice via concrete examples and company visits
Apply these concepts and principles to design a circular solution
Develop an understanding of circular economy from environmental, social, and economic angles from a multidisciplinary perspective

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