This course introduces principles and concepts of a circular economy that can support a more sustainable future. The course reviews circular design, materials management, business models, supply chains, policy, financing, metrics, and applications. This course may include speakers and/or field trips to learn about companies with circular business practices.
Prerequisites: ENVS 101 or ENVS 137; or MGMT 201 for Quinlan School of Business students.
Outcomes: Explain circular economy; identify applications of circularity; understand role of policy, finance, and design in system-wide change; understand social, environmental, economic impacts of linear economic system.
Prerequisites: ENVS 101 or ENVS 137; or MGMT 201 for Quinlan School of Business students.
Outcomes: Explain circular economy; identify applications of circularity; understand role of policy, finance, and design in system-wide change; understand social, environmental, economic impacts of linear economic system.