Introduction to Industrial Symbiosis
Introduction to Industrial Symbiosis

The CircLean course takes you through a guided learning module that introduces the concept of industrial symbiosis and prepares your company to engage in industrial symbiosis.

Sustainability
Introduction to Industrial Symbiosis
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Description

The CircLean course introduces the concept of industrial symbiosis, the methodologies for its implementation within your company, and how industrial symbiosis can benefit your organization. It includes all resources (materials, capacity, expertise, energy, etc.) and creates an impact through profitable transactions that imply novel sourcing of inputs, value-added destinations for non-product outputs, and improved business and technical processes. The course also offers guided exercises to help you gain practical experience with these concepts and activities, facilitating your understanding of potential industrial symbiosis opportunities.

Course content

Introduction to Industrial Symbiosis - SUS0208205
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Learning Outcomes

  • Establishes enterprise systems that identify, characterise, value and exploit waste.
  • Evaluates the feasibility of industrial symbiosis projects, identifying potential risks and benefits, and measuring performance.
  • Coordinates the various stakeholders involved in industrial symbiosis projects, managing timelines and budgets, and ensuring successful implementation.
  • Identifys new opportunities for industrial symbiosis and developing novel solutions to complex challenges.
  • Facilitates the exchange of resources and information between different industries.
  • Analytical skills
  • Ideation techniques and creativity tools

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