Circular Economy: An Interdisciplinary Approach
Learn to implement circular economy principles through systems thinking, life cycle assessment, and sustainable business strategies.
Learn to implement circular economy principles through systems thinking, life cycle assessment, and sustainable business strategies.
This advanced course explores the transition from linear to circular economy models through an interdisciplinary lens. Students learn to analyze complex circular systems using systems thinking, life cycle assessment, and agent-based modeling. The curriculum covers sustainable supply chains, transition management, engineering solutions, and environmental impact assessment. Through theoretical frameworks and practical case studies, participants develop skills to design and implement circular solutions across various sectors.
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What you'll learn
Analyze and develop complex circular systems using systems thinking
Assess environmental impact using Life Cycle Assessment methods
Apply agent-based modeling to circular economy challenges
Design strategies for transitioning from linear to circular models
Implement sustainable business practices in circular systems
Formulate improvements for circular design and implementation
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There are 6 modules in this course
The course provides a comprehensive understanding of circular economy principles and practices. Through six modules, students explore the transition from linear to circular systems, circular systems engineering, transition management, life cycle assessment, and agent-based modeling. The curriculum emphasizes practical application through case studies and focuses on developing solutions for real-world sustainability challenges. Special attention is given to systems thinking and interdisciplinary approaches in implementing circular economy initiatives.
Introduction to the Circular Economy
Module 1
Circular Systems Engineering
Module 2
Transition Management
Module 3
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Module 4
Agent Based Modelling (ABM)
Module 5
Case Study
Module 6
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Instructors
10 Courses
Pioneering Scholar in Sustainable Fashion and Circular Economy
Dr. Kim Poldner serves as Professor of Circular Business at The Hague University of Applied Sciences and holds the endowed professorship in Regional and Circular Economic Development at the University of Groningen since January 2024. Her academic journey includes a PhD from the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland, focusing on sustainable entrepreneurship in the textile industry. Before entering academia, she established herself as a pioneer in sustainable fashion by founding the Netherlands' first eco-fashion store in 2005 and launching the Eco Fashion World platform. At Wageningen University & Research, she founded the Circular Fashion Lab, which brings together scientists and designers to create innovative materials and redefine textile supply chains. Her research spans circular business models, sustainability transitions, and regenerative leadership, with her work appearing in prestigious journals including Business & Society and the Journal of Cleaner Production. Her practical experience includes curating a green wardrobe exhibition "Wear I Am" in 2017, featuring her upcycled wedding dress. She advocates for transforming consumer behavior and education around textiles, promoting digital fashion as a sustainable alternative, and emphasizing that the transition to a circular economy requires not just technological innovation but a fundamental shift in values.
16 Courses
Leading Expert in Strategic Management and Sustainable Business Transitions
Dr. Emiel F.M. Wubben serves as Associate Professor of Strategic Management at Wageningen University and Research Fellow of WASS, bringing extensive expertise in business transitions toward sustainable and circular economies. After earning his doctorate in Economics from the Tinbergen Institute at Erasmus University Rotterdam in 1993, he served as Assistant Professor at Rotterdam School of Management until 2001 before joining Wageningen University
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