Intermediate
$375
12 hrs
Certificate
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Content current as of July 2026
Circular Economy & Resource Efficiency
Master the principles and practice of the circular economy within the UK policy and regulatory landscape. This practitioner course covers circular economy fundamentals, the UK's waste hierarchy obligations, resource productivity measurement, the Future Homes Standard and its circular implications, the British Sustainability Competence Standard, circular business models, and measurement and reporting frameworks for circularity. You will learn to identify circular economy opportunities, design out waste, extend product and material lifecycles, and report on circularity performance using emerging metrics and standards. The course draws on UK policy developments, WRAP guidance, and real-world case studies from UK businesses implementing circular strategies.
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What You'll Learn
- Apply circular economy principles to identify waste reduction and resource efficiency opportunities in UK business operations
- Navigate the UK waste hierarchy and regulatory framework including Extended Producer Responsibility obligations
- Assess the implications of the Future Homes Standard for construction material circularity and embodied carbon
- Evaluate and design circular business models including product-as-a-service, remanufacturing, and sharing platforms
- Measure and report circularity performance using the Material Circularity Indicator and emerging frameworks
- Understand the British Sustainability Competence Standard and its role in professionalising circular economy practice
Instructor
RSustain Academy Faculty