Recycling, Downcycling and Upcycling - Differences and Practice Examples

In this course, the concepts of recycling, down-cycling, and upcycling are presented in terms of their significance for the sustainable handling of waste as a valuable resource. The participants can learn the basic differences between recycling, downcycling, and upcycling. They can learn from existing practices/products how various materials otherwise considered waste have been brought back into use by re-/down- or upcycling.

Completing this course will equip you to:

• Understanding the principles of circular production
• Analysing production components and applying circular principles
• Designing interventions for introducing circular principles in design, manufacturing and end-of-life product management in TCLF and furniture sectors

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