Circular Economy

Course Information:

Course ID:B-210
Type of Course:Specialization A: Elective
 Specialization B: Required
Semester:Spring
ΕCTS:9

Instructor: Assistant Professor A. Stefanakis

Recommended Reading:

  • Ellen MacArthur Foundation, “Towards the Circular Economy: Economic and Business Rationale for an Accelerated Transition,” 2013. Executive Summary.
  • A. Wijkman and        K. Skanberg, “The Circular Economy and Benefits for Society,” Sections 2 and 4, 2015
  • Ellen MacArthur Foundation, “Completing the picture – How the Circular Economy tackles climate change”, September 2019.
  • Lieder, M., & Rashid, A. (2016). Towards circular economy implementation: a comprehensive review in context of manufacturing industry. Journal of Cleaner Production, 115, 36-51. doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.12.042

 

Eclass:

  • Registration required

Course objectives:

The course aims to present and analyze the basic principles and concept of Circular Economy. As a relatively new paradigm of economic development, Circular Economy as a concept is rapidly growing. The course will show how Circular Economy can be applied in practice, in which disciplines and areas, and the opportunities that provides for multi- and interdisciplinary collaboration. The course also aims at supporting the participant to carry out or reflect upon her/his research and study with a transdisciplinary approach.

Syllabus:

1st WeekIntroduction to the Circular Economy – Class Overview
2nd Week:Sustainable growth and Circular Economy
3rd WeekCircular Economy Principles
4th WeekWaste and Systems-Level Thinking
5th WeekEnterprise Environmental Performance - Environmental Management Systems (Part I)
6th Week:Green Entrepreneurship & Financing
7th Week:Environmental Management & Policy
8th Week:Enterprise Environmental Performance - Environmental Management Systems (Part II)
9th Week:Enterprise Environmental Performance & Environmental Practices
10th Week:Material and Product Design
11th Week:Environmental Quality Assurance Techniques
12th Week:Circular Economy at the Urban and Regional Level - Case Studies
13th Week:Presentations

Assessment method:

  • Project (100%)

Last modification: 14-02-2020