Finally, in week 3, we talk about the details of the Circular economy. We also discuss the origins, definitions, and current state of the effort. A famous “Butterfly diagram” demonstrates the primary pathways to circularity, but he Ellen MacArthur foundation

“What are the other useful frameworks for a more circular economy?”

In week 2, we discuss the systems. We ask questions like “What is a system?” and “What are the main features of systems?”

We also highlight sustainability definition, its origin, and sustainable development goals.

Week 1 is where we discuss the program objectives, background, and motivation, as well as the structure of the CD-Skills REEU program. You get to meet the project PIs Dr. Boz, Dr. Martin-Ryals, and Dr. Roberts. We also invite the program evaluator Dr. Anne Donnely, the director of the UF Center for Undergraduate Research (CUR)

You can find more information about the general principles of the circular economy below:

In this video, Ellen McArthur Foundation discusses the basics of circular economy and how society can transform into more circular systems.