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Upcycle Your Waste Academy

We offer free study materials to help you understand and apply the circular economy, waste management, and upcycling in your business.

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A brief introduction to circularity

If we do not change the way we design, produce, and distribute products, we will soon reach the limits of our economy and our environment.

This is already evident from the rapid depletion of resources and the enormous impact on our nature, as seen in climate change and the plastic soup.

The circular economy is big business!

The circular global economy could generate an additional €1.8 trillion per year for the EU from 2030.

But how can small or medium-sized enterprises benefit from this transition?

Modules

Module 1: Introduction to circularity

You are hearing more and more about the "circular economy". But do you know what it means? In this module, we will explain what a circular economy is and what it has to offer us as a society and as entrepreneurs.

Module 2: Raw materials and production chains

It is clear that businesses are an important driving force in our society. There are therefore opportunities to realise changes. In this module, you will learn how.

Module 3: Waste in your business

In this module, we discuss what waste is and why waste separation is important. We will explain how to map your waste, how to manage the costs of waste collection and separation, and how to choose a company to collect and process your waste.

Module 4: Circular Business Models

In this module, we will delve deeper into the global processes at play, the impact your business has or can have, and the options you have to mitigate this impact.

Are you ready?

Register for free to follow the modules.