Circular Economy and Business (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Student
- can name and understands circular economy business models in the operating environment of the packaging value chain
- can recognize the opportunities and challenges of circular economy business models
- knows the possibilities of digital tools in business as part of more sustainable solutions

Content (course unit)

Circular economy business models in the operating environment of the packaging value chain. Opportunities and challenges of circular economy in business. Digital tools as part of sustainable solutions.

Key questions:
- What are the circular economy business models?
- How different circular economy business models can be utilized in the packaging value chain?
- What opportunities do digital tools offer to circular packaging business?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

- can identify and define circular economy business models
- can recognize the opportunities and challenges of circular economy business models from one’s own perspective
- names the possibilities of digital tools in business as part of more sustainable solutions

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

- analyses and understands circular economy business models in the operating environment of the packaging value chain, makes plans
- compares the opportunities and challenges of circular economy business models from both one's own and the local community's perspective
- knows the possibilities of digital tools in business as part of more sustainable solutions

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

- comprehensively understands circular economy business models in the operating environment of the packaging value chain, and acts responsibly and committedly, considering the requirements and needs of the community and one's own field
- analyzes the opportunities and challenges of circular economy business models in one’s professional field, justifies one’s choices and tries different methods
- evaluates and applies the possibilities of various digital tools in business as a part of more sustainable solutions

Assessment scale

0-5