Circular Design and Eco-Design Basic Concepts

Circular design is the practice of creating durable, reusable, repairable and recyclable products that generate zero waste to support a circular economy. Eco-design considers environmental aspects at all stages of the product development process, striving for products which make the lowest possible environmental impact throughout the product life cycle. The course covers aspects of Circular Economy, presenting and defining concepts related to Circular Design & Eco-design.

Completing this course will equip you to:

• Identify the basic concepts of circular design and eco-design, as well as their methodologies and applicable regulation
• Select from circular design and eco-design methodologies in practical exercises
• Understand the basic LCA concepts, principles and methods

• Managers
• Business owners
• Entrepreneurs
• Professionals (from public and private institutions, NGOs)