Applied Circular Economics
offered by Harvard University

Private University
3 Campuses
Estd. 1636

Applied Circular Economics
at
Harvard University
Overview

This course gives students the essential concepts, tools, and skills needed to take part in the transition to a circular economy in a wide variety of economic sectors and areas of human activity

Total fee	₹2,040
Mode of learning	Online
Difficulty level	Intermediate
Official Website	Go to Website
Course Level	UG Certificate

Applied Circular Economics
at
Harvard University
Highlights

Earn a certificate after completion of the course

Applied Circular Economics
at
Harvard University
Course details

Skills you will learn

Waste Management Sustainability

More about this course

This course gives students the essential concepts, tools, and skills needed to take part in the transition to a circular economy in a wide variety of economic sectors and areas of human activity
Ecosystems tend toward a stable equilibrium, or homeostasis, and have the ability to regenerate and thrive for thousands of years
Likewise, the circular economy seeks to maintain the value and preserve the stocks of materials, components, and goods, while eliminating waste and pollution and restoring natural capital
The circular economy allows for a better economic and ecological performance than today's prevailing economy which follows a take-make-waste linear model that destroys value, depletes stocks, and degrades living systems
The transition to a circular economy is mandated by the ecological and physical boundaries of our planet
Without an accelerated transition it will be impossible to meet the Paris Agreement targets
At the same time, the transition to a circular economy is a tremendous opportunity that would unleash global economic growth and create an estimated 95 million new jobs worldwide while also boosting economic resilience
The European Union, Canada, China, and other leading economies have outlined aggressive roadmaps towards a circular economy. In the United States, 60 percent of chief executive officers plan to transition to a circular economy framework
This course challenges not only what, but how students think about sustainability
Students are encouraged to think in systems and material flows, while embracing a radical collaboration mindset
Along the way we visit different areas of opportunity that range from biomass management to industrial symbiosis; examine circularity in sectors as diverse as food, electronics, and plastics; outline the role of related disciplines such as biomimicry and permaculture; and discuss innovative business models where products are servitized, dematerialized, and completely redesigned to foster modularity, repairability, upgradeability, and cradle-to-cradle life cycles