Circular Economy and Sustainable Business Models

This course explains why the linear economy—take, make, dispose—is failing on its own economic terms, and how circular business models capture value that linear systems destroy. Participants will develop an understanding of practical frameworks for implementing circularity, from the 10 R strategies to product-as-a-service models, and learn how to navigate the financial, regulatory, technological, and cultural barriers that make transitions difficult. The course examines real cases of both success and failure, showing where circular approaches work, where they struggle, and how to build strategy that starts with what’s possible and expands from there.