Sustainable Resource Management

Circular Economy: The Business Case for Sustainable Resources

The course reimagines how organizations manage materials and waste. Rather than viewing disposal as inevitable, you'll explore the circular economy model—where products are designed for remanufacturing, refurbishment, or recycling instead of landfill. Key focus areas include identifying critical raw materials worth recovering, optimizing collection methods at both household and industrial scales, and redesigning supply chains to keep resources in use.

Practical tools like smart waste management and circular procurement show how sustainability isn't just ethical—it's a competitive advantage. The course connects design decisions directly to resource resilience and long-term business viability.