Competence Area
Embracing Complexity Futures in Sustainability
Circular Economy – Benefits
Key messages
Circular economy brings environmental, economic, and social benefits by reducing waste, saving resources, and creating sustainable growth opportunities.
Learning Objectives
To recognize the key benefits of the circular economy and understand how they impact businesses, communities, and the environment.
Follow-up activity
No
Instructions to introduce the topic and deliver the video/presentation/micro resource
Introduce the topic by asking: “What happens when we stop throwing things away?” Then play the video showcasing circular economy success stories.
Suggestions for discussions and activities after viewing the material
Invite students to list three benefits they found most important and relate them to real-life or local examples (e.g. reuse, job creation, or cost savings).
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