Holistic Approach to Circular Design & Sustainable Materials
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Suitability
Explore the transformative power of circular economy in design and the built environment, emphasising regeneration and sustainability. Learn practical tools to shift design thinking towards circularity and examine its impact on healthy materials. Discover the Cradle-to-Cradle certification’s holistic approach, ensuring products meet rigorous environmental and social standards while contributing to a circular economy.
At a glance
- Modules: 4
- Hours Needed: 1 hour (plus research time)
- Tutors: Roxane Spears, Vice President Sustainability, Tarkett
- Exam: No
- Certificate: Yes
- Language: English
Course Content
- Part 1: Circular Economy: Overview and its impact on design and the built environment
- Part 2: Circular Economy: Design as a Force for Change
- Part 3: Circular Economy: Impact on Healthy Materials
- Part 4: Cradle to Cradle Certification and its holistic approach
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the foundational principles of the circular economy and its profound impact on design and the built environment, emphasizing regeneration and sustainability.
- Explore how design can serve as a catalyst for change within the circular economy framework, incorporating practical tools to shift design thinking towards circularity and sustainable practices.
- Examine the influence of the circular economy on the selection and utilization of healthy materials, emphasizing their importance in achieving environmental and social sustainability goals.
- Gain insights into the Cradle-to-Cradle certifications’ holistic approach, ensuring products meet rigorous environmental and social standards while contributing positively to a circular economy.
Meet the Presenter
Roxane Spears
Vice President Sustainability, Tarkett
Roxane is the Vice President of Sustainability for Tarkett North America. She leads change for healthy materials, low carbon footprint and equity in sustainability. Roxane joined Tarkett 17 years ago to be part of an organization that was focused on environmental issues. In her current role, Roxane sets sustainability strategy and policies to move Tarkett to a more circular economy focus and reduction of carbon emissions for Scope 1,2, &3. She sets guidelines for products and facilities that make positive impacts on the health of people and planet. She is a strong advocate for driving change in the built environment.