Circular Approach to Waste Management

As the world moves away from the traditional linear economy, where we take, make, use, and dispose, waste management becomes one of the biggest challenges. Every day, growing amounts of waste put pressure on our environment, resources, and communities.

This course introduces the circular economy as a transformative approach to how we handle materials and waste. By designing out waste, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural systems, the circular economy can significantly improve the way we manage waste.

Learning outcomes

• Explain what the circular economy is and how it is different from the traditional linear economy.
• Identify the basic principles of the circular economy, such as reducing waste, reusing materials, and recycling.
• Recognize how waste can become a resource through composting, recycling, and other simple practices.
• Give examples of circular solutions in everyday life, communities, and businesses.
• Discuss simple ideas for improving waste management using circular economy approaches.