Self-Paced Learning

Whether you’re a business owner, employee, or advisor, learn at your own pace with easy-to-digest content that lays the foundations for actionable solutions.

Structured Programming

Build a clear, practical understanding of circular economy principles, including circular business models, design thinking, waste management, and supply chain optimization.

Tools & Resources

Access proven frameworks, templates, and resources to help integrate circular practices into your operations for resource efficiency and long-term economic resilience.

Course Curriculum

11 Chapters · 55 Lessons

  1. 1

    Course Introduction

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      Getting Started

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      Module 0 Quiz

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      Additional Resources

  2. 2

    Introduction to the Circular Economy

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      Module 1 Exercise

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      What is the Circular Economy?

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      Drivers of the Circular Economy

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      Circularity in a Business Context

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      Module 1 Quiz

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      Additional Resources

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    Circular Economy Business Models

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      Module 2 Exercise

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      Understanding Circular Business Models

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      Creating Value Through Circularity

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      Circularity In Practice

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      Module 2 Quiz

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      Additional Resources

  4. 4

    Designing for Circularity

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      Module 3 Exercise

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      What is Design Thinking?

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      Design Thinking for Circularity

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      Identifying Redesign Opportunities

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      Module 3 Quiz

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      Additional Resources

  5. 5

    Waste to Resource

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      Module 4 Exercise

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      Redefining 'Waste'

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      Opportunities to Divert Waste

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      Understanding and Diverting Your Waste

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      Module 4 Quiz

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      Additional Resources

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    Supply Chain and Procurement Strategies

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      Module 5 Exercise

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      Circular Supply Chains and Procurement

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      Certifications and Standards

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      Building a Procurement Policy

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      Module 5 Quiz

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      Additional Resources

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    Resource Efficiency in Your Business

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      Module 6 Exercise

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      Circularity and Water, Energy, and Fuel

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      Strategies for Circularity: Reduction and Renewables

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      Identifying Operational Efficiencies

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      Module 6 Quiz

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      Additional Resources

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    Measurement & Impact

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      Module 7 Exercise

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      What is Impact and Why Track it?

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      How to Measure Circular Impact

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      Module 7 Quiz

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      Additional Resources

  9. 9

    Customer Engagement and Marketing Strategy

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      Module 8 Exercise

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      Circular Economy From a Marketing Perspective

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      Communicating Circular Impact

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      Module 8 Quiz

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      Additional Resources

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    Making the Business Case

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      Module 9 Exercise

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      Analysing the Environment

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      Crafting a Business Case

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      Funding Circular Initiatives

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      Module 9 Quiz

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    Circularity into Action

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      Capstone Project

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Identify Opportunities

Identify and apply circular opportunities within your organization to create sustainable and innovative solutions.

Evaluate Impact

Measure and assess the environmental and business impacts of circular initiatives to make data-driven decisions.

Communicate Value Proposition

Develop and communicate a compelling business case for circular strategies that improve resource efficiency and your bottom line.

LEARN WITH MADDY

Maddy Best is a Circular Economy Specialist at Synergy Foundation, helping businesses and communities build resilient, climate-smart systems through circular economy practices. Maddy has worked closely with over 100 entrepreneurs and organizations across BC and beyond, bridging sustainability and economic development. 

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