LEARNING OUTCOME
LO3 Students can take into account the principles of life cycle thinking and circular economy in relationship to new and existing business
LEVEL Understanding
SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOME
1.3.2 . Student can understand the difference between linear and circular economy and explain why a circular economy is more sustainable than a linear economy
PERSON IN CHARGE ( NAME and EMAIL ) Anne Keski-Jaskari anne . keski-jaskari @ kurikka . fi
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DESCRIPTION OF THE LEARNING MATERIALS
In this learning material theory is embedded in the videos . Specific learnig outcome is covered if the task s / questions are answered correctly .
THEORY1
• Understanding Life Cycle Thinking ( video ) o Content :
• Life cycle analysis ( LCA )
• Case : fruit juice ( from waste to new resource : making clothes from bottles )
EXERCISE Do a mind map
• What is LCA ?
• Example answer : international tool to compare products and services , optimise ecodesign or to indentify best products on the market
THEORY2 EXERCISE
• Life cycle assessment ( video )
• Which of the day cream jar is more sustainable ?
• Example answer : Plastic is more environmental material according to LCA . They looked into greenhouse gasses , generated waiste , water waste and impact on grou nd water and soil .
THEORY3
• Story of electronics o Content :
• Bad designing / linear economy
• Take back law / greener products
EXERCISE Answer questions
• What means ” Design for the dump ”? o Example answer : designing products that are broken and thrown away quickly
• What about ” Design to last ”? o Example answer : designing longer lasting , less toxic and more recyclable product s
THEORY4
• Circular economy EXERCISE Answer questions ( use video and picture as a resourse )
• What does circular economy mean ?