Circular Business Models for Sustainable Urban Food Systems

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Brief Introduction

Discover how circular business models transform urban food systems to tackle grand challenges through innovative solutions.

Course Summary

Learn how circular business models can help create a sustainable urban food system. Discover key concepts, strategies, and tools for designing and implementing circular food systems.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the concept of circular economy and its application in urban food systems
  • Learn about the different types of circular business models that can be applied in the food industry
  • Explore the tools and strategies for designing and implementing circular food systems

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

  • Circular Economy Specialist
    • USA: $70,000
    • India: ₹5,00,000
    • Spain: €40,000
  • Sustainability Manager
    • USA: $90,000
    • India: ₹7,00,000
    • Spain: €50,000
  • Food System Planner
    • USA: $65,000
    • India: ₹4,50,000
    • Spain: €35,000

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the principles and benefits of circular economy in the food industry
  • Identify key challenges and opportunities in designing circular food systems
  • Apply circular business models and strategies to create sustainable urban food systems

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic understanding of sustainable development
  • Interest in circular economy and sustainable food systems

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online self-paced course
  • Video lectures
  • Interactive quizzes
  • Peer-reviewed assignments

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Requirements

  • This course is primarily designed for policymakers, public institutions, intermediaries, and educators. It would also appeal to anyone with an interest in issues of sustainability and urban food systems.

Outline

  • Thinking and Acting Circular in the context of SDGs: why and for whom? Welcome Thinking Circular in the context of SDGs: Definitions, Origins and Concepts Implementing inter-connected Circular Economy thinking at micro, meso and macro level Circular Economy Roadblocks and Enablers Review and Reflect on Week 1 Designing Circular Food Systems: Challenges and Opportunities Welcome to Week 2 Circular Food Systems: Tools and Measurement Urban and Local Food Policies Drivers and Barriers for Food Systems Circularity Review and Reflect on Week 2 Unlocking Value Creation through Circular Business Models Welcome to Week 3 From Business Model Innovation to Circular Business Models Best Practices of Circular Business Models in Urban Food Systems Circular Business Model Design approaches Review and Reflect on Week 3 Engaging Food System Stakeholders Effectively Welcome to Week 4 Unlocking the potential of CE through Systems Thinking Educating on Circularity Communicating Circularity: Sustainability Reporting & Public Engagement Review and Reflect on Week 4

Summary of User Reviews

Discover how circular business models can create a more sustainable urban food system. This course received positive reviews from learners who found it informative and engaging. Many users appreciated the focus on practical examples to help understand the concepts.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Many users found the practical examples helpful in understanding the concepts.

Pros from User Reviews

  • Informative and engaging course content
  • Practical examples to help understand the concepts
  • Insightful discussions on sustainable food systems
  • Excellent course structure and pacing
  • Well-designed and easy-to-navigate online platform

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some learners found the course material to be repetitive
  • Fewer interactive elements or quizzes to test understanding
  • Limited opportunities for networking or collaboration with peers
  • Not enough focus on policy or regulatory aspects
  • Some learners would have preferred more in-depth case studies
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Paola De Bernardi, Bodo Steiner, Simona Grande, Johanna Hyytiäinen
EIT Food, University of Turin, University of Helsinki & European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)
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