A Circular Economy of Metals: Towards a Sustainable Societal Metabolism
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Approx. 41 hours to complete
Course Summary
Learn how to design and implement circular economy strategies for metals, including recycling, reusing and repurposing. Explore innovative business models and technological solutions to reduce waste and increase resource efficiency.Key Learning Points
- Understand the principles and concepts of circular economy for metals
- Learn about different strategies for circular economy in the metal industry
- Explore innovative business models and technological solutions to reduce waste and increase resource efficiency
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Circular Economy Analyst
- USA: $70,000 - $120,000
- Sustainability Consultant
- USA: $60,000 - $100,000
- Circular Economy Manager
- USA: $90,000 - $150,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Design and implement circular economy strategies for metals
- Understand the economic, environmental and social benefits of circular economy
- Identify innovative business models and technological solutions to reduce waste and increase resource efficiency
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of sustainability and environmental issues
- Familiarity with the metal industry
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
Similar Courses
- Sustainable Materials Management
- Circular Economy: An Introduction
- Sustainable Business: Big Issues, Big Changes
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Ellen MacArthur Foundation
- World Economic Forum
Related Books
Description
Metals are present everywhere around us and are one of the major materials upon which our economies are built. Economic development is deeply coupled with the use of metals. During the 20th century, the variety of metal applications in society grew rapidly. In addition to mass applications such as steel in buildings and aluminium in planes, more and more different metals are in use for innovative technologies such as the use of the speciality metal indium in LCD screens.
Knowledge
- learn about the challenges related to metals production and usage
- learn about the potential solutions that exist to act on these challenges
Outline
- Introduction
- Introduction to the Course
- How to succeed in your online class?
- Introduction to SDGs: Dr. Janez Potočnik
- Introduction to UNEP International Resource Panel: Dr. Patrice Christmann
- Meet the Instructor & the Team
- Leiden University: Facts & Figures
- Community Guidelines
- What is your learning path?
- The World Bank: The 2017 Atlas of Sustainable Development Goals
- The Lazy Person's Guide to Saving the World
- Metals in Society
- Introduction to Metals in Society
- The Periodic Table of Elements
- Insights from the Life-Cycle of Metals by Prof. dr. Thomas E. Graedel
- Life-Cycles of Selected Metals (Part 1)
- Life-Cycles of Selected Metals (Part 2)
- Metals in the 20th Century
- Summary of Metals in Society
- Life-Cycle Impact of Rare Earth Elements
- Suggested Readings and Materials
- Test your knowledge
- Metals Challenge
- Introduction to Metals Challenge
- Future Demand and Supply
- Scarcity and Depletion
- Impacts of Metal Use
- Criticality of Metals
- Summary of Metals Challenge
- Energy for Metals
- Metals for Energy
- Criticality of Metals by Thomas E. Graedel (Part 1)
- Criticality of Metals by Thomas E. Graedel (Part 2)
- Criticality of Metals by Thomas E. Graedel (Part 3)
- Future Demand and Supply (Additional Material)
- Environmental Risks and Challenges of Anthropogenic Metals Flows and Cycles: International Resource Panel's Report
- Criticality of Metals
- Environmental Impacts of Rare Earth Mining and Separation Based on Eudialyte: A New European Way
- Suggested Readings and Materials
- Test your knowledge
- Dynamics of Metal Systems
- Introduction to Dynamics of Metal Systems
- Stocks of Metal in Society by Thomas E. Graedel
- Distinguishing between Stocks and Flows by Thomas E. Graedel
- Stock Dynamics and Modelling
- Summary of Dynamics of Metal Systems
- Metal Stocks in Society: The International Resource Panel's Report
- Urban Mines of Copper: Size and Potential for Recycling in the EU
- Suggested Readings and Materials
- Test your knowledge
- Solutions to the Metals Challenge
- Introduction to Solution to the Metals Challenge
- Possible Solutions
- Recycling Rates for Metals by Thomas E. Graedel
- Materials Design for Recycling by Erik Offerman (Part 1)
- Materials Design for Recycling by Erik Offerman (Part 2)
- Product Design by Conny Bakker
- Remanufacturing
- Summary of Solutions to the Metals Challenge
- Product-centric Recycling to Increase Recycling Rates by Markus Reuter (Part 1)
- Product-centric Recycling to Increase Recycling Rates by Markus Reuter (Part 2)
- Elements, materials, products, elements. Animation by Ruben Huele
- Recycling Rates of Metals: The International Resource Panel's Report
- Metal Recycling: The International Resource Panel's Report
- Suggested Readings and Materials
- Test your knowledge
- Circular Economy as an Overarching Solution
- Introduction to Circular Economy as an Overarching Solution
- The Circular Economy
- Climbing the Materials Ladder
- Circular Economy for Aluminium (Part 1)
- Circular Economy for Aluminium (Part 2)
- Summary of Circular Economy as an Overarching Solution
- Product Design in a Circular Economy Development of a Typology of Key Concepts and Terms
- Suggested Readings and Materials
- From Linear to Circular Economy: PSS conducting the transition
- Opportunities for a circular economy
- Test your knowledge
- Look into the Future
- Introduction to Look into the Future
- Scenarios for Resource Use
- Scenarios of Metal Demand and Supply and Related Environmental Impacts
- The Metals Challenge and the Sustainable Development Goals
- Summary of Look into the Future
- Scenarios for Resource Use (Additional Material)
- People and the Earth
- Suggested Readings and Materials
- Test your knowledge
- Final Exam
Summary of User Reviews
This course on the circular economy of metals has received positive reviews from many users. They praise the course for its practical approach and engaging content. Overall, users recommend this course to anyone interested in sustainability and the circular economy.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Many users appreciated the practical approach of the course, which helped them understand the circular economy of metals and how to apply it in their work and daily lives.Pros from User Reviews
- Engaging and informative content
- Practical approach to the subject matter
- Expert instructors with real-world experience
- Good balance of theory and practice
- High-quality production values
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course material to be too basic or introductory
- A few users experienced technical issues with the online platform
- Some users felt that the course could be more interactive and collaborative
- A few users found the course to be too focused on metals and not enough on other aspects of the circular economy
- Some users thought that the course could be more challenging and rigorous
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A Circular Economy of Metals: Towards a Sustainable Societal Metabolism
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