Education & Knowledge
Always learning.
Here are a few resources we have found useful along the way.
Circular Economy
What is it?
The circular economy is a system where materials never become waste and nature is regenerated. In a circular economy, products and materials are kept in circulation through processes like maintenance, reuse, refurbishment, remanufacture, recycling, and composting. The circular economy tackles climate change and other global challenges, like biodiversity loss, waste, and pollution, by decoupling economic activity from the consumption of finite resources.
The circular economy is based on three principles, driven by design:
- Eliminate waste and pollution
- Circulate products and materials (at their highest value)
- Regenerate nature
Underpinned by a transition to renewable energy and materials, the circular economy is a resilient system that is good for business, people, and the environment.
Reads
in the New York by E. Tammy Kim
Online eduction
Discover and develop sustainable design and engineering methods to improve the reuse, repair, remanufacturing, and recycling of products for a circular economy.
The Sustainable Product Design and Supply Chain Certificate in the OIA Outdoor Industry Business Certificate program gives participants the opportunity to gain expertise in sustainable product design and supply chains through an outdoor industry lens.
Know what the SDGs are, why they are important and how each individual can be an agent for positive change in the world
By Universita Commerciale Luigi Bocconi
Shift Cycling Culture organises a Circular Design Course specifically for the global cycling industry to create a deeper understanding of the opportunities of the circular economy and make a start with actual projects to work on.
For people looking to learn more about designing endings.
Books
This illustrated book brings the KonMari Method™ to life via the fictional story of a woman who transforms her home, work and love life using Marie's advice and inspiration. I read this mange at least twice a year and have lent it to many friends. It's awesome for spring cleaning, packing, and clearing out the clutter in your ife!
Why we overlook endings for humans, products, services and digital. And why we shouldn't. I know that Joe even researched human ending strategies as a guide to figure out product endings!
Books on our waiting list
by Kim Stanley Robinson
by Peter Thiel and Peter Thiel, Blake Masters. Read this a while ago, would be great to re-read!
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