Circular Economy Training

Module 1: Context and Principles of the Circular Economy

• Fact Check Climate Crisis (Planetary Boundaries, 1,5°C).
• Deep Dive into Circular Economy (Definition & Key Concepts, Linear vs. Circular, Cradle2Cradle, Butterfly Model, Circular Business Models etc.).
• Value, Access, Process framework by INSEAD.

Module 2: Self-learning phase

• Reflect on key concepts: Linear vs. Circular, Cradle2Cradle, and circular business models.
• Review case studies and practical examples.
• Think about application in own industry.
• Internalize principles and frameworks discussed on Module 1.

Module 3: Deepening your Knowledge

• Recap & Application of Knowledge.
• Case Studies & Circular Best Practices (Schwalbe, Philips, refurbed).
• Circularity Gap Report, Material Flow Analysis.
• Regulation & Cognitive Biases.

Module 4: Self-learning phase

• Reflect on case studies, material flow analysis, and regulations.
• Explore how circularity gaps and cognitive biases apply to own business context.
• Synthesize theoretical insights with practical examples.
• Plan next steps for individual circular projects.

Module 5: From theory into practice

• Recap & Exchange.
• Your circular project (planning first/next steps).
• Circular mindset - What's needed to successfully implement circularity?
• What's next - pitch your project.
• Wrap Up, Results.