Sustainability: Circular Economy

This course offers an exciting introduction to the concept of circular economy, as a core component in the making of a sustainable world.  Circular economy means a shift away from the current unsustainable linear economic system, which extracts, produces, and discards all products and resources. Instead, the circular practice closes the loop, stops all degradation of our planet and produces zero waste while producing abundance for all. This course will examine both in theory and in practice how circular economy works in various areas, such as food, fashion, plastics, electronics and many more. The curriculum will also incorporate elements of social entrepreneurship, design thinking and many other elements necessary in making such a transition to circular practices possible. Essentially, the course hopes to prepare students as future changemakers in promoting a sustainable world.