Competence Area
Embodying Sustainability Values
From Linear to Circular Economy
Key messages
Transitioning from a linear to a circular economy is essential for reducing resource depletion, minimizing waste, and fostering long-term sustainability.
Learning Objectives
To grasp the differences between linear and circular economic models and understand how circular principles apply to construction and other sectors.
Follow-up activity
Have students create a flowchart showing how materials can stay in use longer through reuse, recycling, or redesign in a construction or manufacturing process.
Instructions to introduce the topic and deliver the video/presentation/micro resource
Briefly compare the linear and circular models, then show the video to demonstrate real-world examples.
Suggestions for discussions and activities after viewing the material
Ask learners to brainstorm how a construction site could implement circular practices, and discuss examples of circular strategies in their local communities.
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