Online Course Circular Globe – Technical and Biological Concepts Course

In this course, the specific technical and biological circular systems that are central to the implementation of the circular economy are considered. These cycles have to be designed along the value chain. Product development and material cycles are therefore of crucial importance. However, digital processes and the corresponding analysis of big data are also central influencing factors for implementation. The participants will be able to identify the areas of activity that are important for their specific projects.

• Willingness to change and courage to innovate
• It is an advantage if participants have already been able to gain experience in the transformation of companies.
• Multimedia-enabled computer with internet access and latest browser version.

Innovation managers, intra-/entrepreneurs, business developers, organizational developers, persons responsible for changes (e. g. system managers, representatives, etc.)

• Biological and technical cross-value chains
• Eco-design with a circular economy focus
• Specific aspects: Product lifetime extension, product as a service, etc.
• Importance of product and material cycles
• Closed loops along the value chain
• Energy, greenhouse gases and other emissions
• Inclusion of the upstream and downstream supply chain
• Digitalization as an enabler for the circular economy
• Political/legal environment: future trends and requirements