What is the Up2Circ Learning Academy?
Introduction to module 1
Circular Economy Introduction Video
Circular economy. General concepts
How can we increase circularity in our economy?
Feedback Survey on Module 1.1 Introduction to Circular Economy
Introduction: Expert interview "Circular Business Model Innovation"
What circular business models are. Types and best practices.
Circular Supply Chain
Sharing Platforms
Product as a Service
Product Life Extension
Recovery and Recycling
Explore circular business cases
Communicating transition towards circular business models
How to shape your circular business model?
Key aspects to consider when up-taking circular business models
How to validate technical, economic and social aspects of the adoption of circular business models. Role of feasibility studies.
Reflection module 1
Collection of resources
Feedback Survey on Module 1.2 Circular Business Models
Introduction to module 2
How to implement circular economy. An introduction
Roundtable Interviewees
Circular economy industrial strategies. Types.
From Theory to Practice
Factors for enabling circular flows and making a cyclical supply chain successful.
Servitization. What it is. Assessment of opportunities for servitization (Products as a service).
How to create a realistic long-term vision (Getting started and develop an action plan towards CO2 neutrality)
Extend your product responsibility. Use methods like refund, reward and selective collection systems!
Sustainability and Circular Economy management and reporting systems
Convincing sustainability communications
Feedback Survey on Module 2.1 Circular Economy Industrial Strategies
Interaction of humans and machinery
Social innovation for circularity
Working culture and employees as access points for transition.
New forms of interaction with customers and stakeholders along the value chains.
Reflection on module 2
References and further information
Feedback Survey on Module 2.2 Social Innovation for Successful Implementation
Introduction: why is circular design so important?
Interview with an Expert
1. Interview with an expert: What are the advantages of a circular product design approach for SMEs
2. Interview with an expert: Are SMEs ready to face the challenges of circular product design?
3. Interview with an expert: Which services can the ecosystem offer to help companies undertaking circular product design?
4. Interview with an expert: Is circular product design cost effective for SMEs?
5. Interview with an expert: Is there any example of SMEs that have already successfully adopted a circular product design approach?
What is Circular Product Design
Product Circularity Barriers
Design Thinking for Circular Economy
Life Cycle Analysis (LCA)
Use Case - Loudspeakers Becoming Circular
How to communicate the benefits of circular products
Reflection on module 3
Collection of resources
Feedback Survey on Module 3 Circular Product Design
