will introduce to different theoretical approaches to circular economy as well as to their respective critiques. The focus will be on discussions onnarrowing, slowing and closing resource flows on the inner circles of circular economy – and how the potentials for circular improvements are identified. The module includes group-exercises where theories of circular economy are applied to the analysis of a case study.

Lecturers Melanie Jaeger-Erben (BTU), Mette Mosgaard (AAU), Anja Bundgaard (AAU), Rikke Huulgaard (AAU)

will explore the diversity in circular business models, especially with focus on the inner circles. The relevance of including new types of actors in these business models is discussed and various real-world case studies are presented to the students. Moreover, generic principles and strategies are introduced that can be applied in the design and innovation process to ensure more circular outcomes, i.e. for narrowing, slowing, closing and regenerating resource flows. The module includes group-exercises where a circular business strategy is designed for a specific case study.

Lecturers Louise Møller Haase (AAU), Ruth Mugge (TU Delft)

Hands-on module to learn LCA for the development and evaluation of circular economy strategies. Covers theoretical elements of LCA, from life cycle thinking to computational structure of LCA, and practical elements such as use of LCA software, interpretation, use of results in the development of life cycle management strategies, and communication of results. The module includes group-exercises where LCA is applied to evaluate a circular strategy for a specific case study.

Lecturers Massimo Pizzol (AAU), Monia, Niero (SSSA Pisa), Michael Jørgensen (AAU)