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Circular Economy for a Sustainable Built Environment
Learn how to apply the principles of the Circular Economy to the built environment ranging from products and buildings to metropolitan and regional development strategies.
Aspects of circularity included in this course are maximising reuse and recycle levels by closing the material loops. You will also learn how the Circular Economy can help to realign business incentives in supply chains, and how consumers can be engaged and contribute to the transition through new business models enabling circular design, reuse, repair, remanufacturing and recycling of building components.
In addition, you will learn how architecture and urban design can be adapted according to the principles of the Circular Economy and ensure that construction is more sustainable. You will also learn how companies already profitably incorporate this new theory into the design, construction and operation of the built environment.
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Circularity in Action social meet up: Glou edition
Join Cirque du Soil’s community of practice, where they're driving climate action through collaboration, knowledge sharing and collective engagement. Their Circularity in Action social meet ups provide a laid-back and fun environment for individuals and businesses to explore circular and regenerative topics. Each one changes location, topic and speakers so that attendees can access places and people they may not otherwise encounter. The next meet up is at Glou Sustainable Wine Bar. The events run for around 2 hours and may include a group challenge followed by group discussion and networking.
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Deconstruct and Reconstruct: Design for a circular economy
Focusing on sustainable design, learn how to rethink materials and products in a circular economy framework. Discover innovative ways to deconstruct and reconstruct items to minimise waste and reduce environmental impact. Elizabeth Chamberlain (iFixit USA), John Gertsakis (Product Stewardship Centre of Excellence) and Sarah D’Sylva (Hyloh) discuss how we can change our current system to adapt to less material use through clever and considerate design, using the right materials. Hosted by Regen Melbourne.