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A Coursebook on Circular Economy (II): Business Models to Implement CE in Different Contexts

Target GroupBachelor, Executive Education, Master, PhDResource TypeBookDomainGeneral Knowledge, Sustainable Value Chain Management and Circular EconomyDuration2h to ≤ 4hAuthorSarna, Bhavesh; Kortelainen, Sirpa
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Summary

This coursebook equips learners and professionals with the knowledge to analyze, design, and implement context-appropriate circular strategies.

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Faculty can use it as a core or supplementary text for courses in sustainability, innovation management, entrepreneurship, or circular economy studies. Each chapter explores key business frameworks, sectoral applications, and real-world case examples, making it ideal for lectures, group discussions, and experiential learning activities. Instructors are encouraged to use the content to prompt critical reflection on how different models function across contexts and to design assignments that challenge students to adapt or innovate circular solutions for specific industries or regions.

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    • Subject area
      • General KnowledgeGeneral knowledge represents foundational understanding across multiple disciplines needed for sustainable development. It creates an integrated mindset that connects basic and advanced topics across various knowledge domains.
      • Economics
      • Management
      • Finance, banking, insurance
      • Marketing and advertising
    • Skill area
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      • Self-awareness
      • Collaboration
      • Normative awareness
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      • Cognitive learning
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      • Management
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      • Marketing and advertising
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      • Collaboration
      • Normative awareness
      • Anticipatory thinking
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