# Circular Economy 101: What is a circular economy

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## Course Summary

This course is part one of a three-part Circular Economy 101 series.

It introduces the core principles of the circular economy, designed for learners who want to understand how this economic model works and why it matters for creating a sustainable future. 

You will:

- Learn about the principles and benefits of transitioning from a linear to a circular economy

- Discover the link between circularity and climate, and how it can help achieve net zero goals

- Learn how circularity can boost innovation and drive economic growth

Time commitment: 2 - 3 hours

## Course Structure

### 1. Section 1
- [Welcome message](content/01_section-1/01_welcome-message.md) `label`
- [Welcome](content/01_section-1/02_welcome.md) `label`
- [Announcements](content/01_section-1/03_announcements.md) `forum`
- [Glossary](content/01_section-1/04_glossary.md) `glossary`
### 2. The need for change
- [Watch: The need for change](content/02_the-need-for-change/01_watch-the-need-for-change.md) `label`
- [Before we kick off..](content/02_the-need-for-change/02_before-we-kick-off.md) `forum`
### 3. From linear to circular
- [Watch: From linear to circular](content/03_from-linear-to-circular/01_watch-from-linear-to-circular.md) `label`
- [Reading: Linear and circular economy](content/03_from-linear-to-circular/02_reading-linear-and-circular-economy.md) `book`
- [Watch: Systems thinking in a circular economy](content/03_from-linear-to-circular/03_watch-systems-thinking-in-a-circular-economy.md) `label`
- [What drives you to frustration?](content/03_from-linear-to-circular/04_what-drives-you-to-frustration.md) `forum`
- [Further reading](content/03_from-linear-to-circular/05_further-reading.md) `page`
- [Quiz: From linear to circular](content/03_from-linear-to-circular/06_quiz-from-linear-to-circular.md) `quiz`
### 4. Circular economy and climate
- [Watch: Circular economy and the climate](content/04_circular-economy-and-climate/01_watch-circular-economy-and-the-climate.md) `label`
- [Reading: Emissions, material scarcity and biodiversity](content/04_circular-economy-and-climate/02_reading-emissions-material-scarcity-and-biodiversi.md) `book`
- [Case study: Where is CE reducing carbon footprint?](content/04_circular-economy-and-climate/03_case-study-where-is-ce-reducing-carbon-footprint.md) `page`
- [Watch: State of sustainability report and the circular economy](content/04_circular-economy-and-climate/04_watch-state-of-sustainability-report-and-the-circu.md) `label`
### 5. Circular economy and economics
- [Watch: Circular economy and economics](content/05_circular-economy-and-economics/01_watch-circular-economy-and-economics.md) `label`
- [The real cost of linearity](content/05_circular-economy-and-economics/02_the-real-cost-of-linearity.md) `book`
- [Circular opportunities](content/05_circular-economy-and-economics/03_circular-opportunities.md) `book`
- [Case study: Where has CE made business sense?](content/05_circular-economy-and-economics/04_case-study-where-has-ce-made-business-sense.md) `page`
- [Any CE examples you can think of?](content/05_circular-economy-and-economics/05_any-ce-examples-you-can-think-of.md) `forum`
### 6. Congratulations!
- [Certificate of Completion for 'What is circular economy'](content/06_congratulations/01_certificate-of-completion-for-what-is-circular-eco.md) `coursecertificate`
- [Please share your feedback in this short survey](content/06_congratulations/02_please-share-your-feedback-in-this-short-survey.md) `feedback`

## Files

Bundled course files have been restored with readable names in `files/`.
See `files/manifest.csv` for the full asset index, course-order mapping, and missing-file notes.

## External Media

All external URLs found in course content are listed in `external-media.md`.
