Shifting from Linear to Circular
Traditionally the interiors and furnishing industry works in a linear fashion. ‘Take, make, dispose’ being the ethos. However as we rethink resources and materials, how do you shift from a linear model to a circular economy?
BOOK NOW FOR FEB CLASSES 2025
Traditionally the interiors and furnishing industry works in a linear fashion. ‘Take, make, dispose’ being the ethos. However as we rethink resources and materials, how do you shift from a linear model to a circular economy?
BOOK NOW FOR FEB CLASSES 2025
Traditionally the interiors and furnishing industry works in a linear fashion. ‘Take, make, dispose’ being the ethos. However as we rethink resources and materials, how do you shift from a linear model to a circular economy?
BOOK NOW FOR FEB CLASSES 2025
This in-person course takes you through realistic steps to shift the current linear processes to ‘circular’ in a methodical manner. Re-thinking progress you will learn why waste is now an important resource and how we need to value what already exists in a materials economy. You will learn how to review your current processes and identify filling gaps through small achievements. And if it all seems too incredible, we will take a look at other regions, where the circular economy is thriving and even turning a profit!
What You Will Learn
Where overproduction and consumption stems from
How to turn your supply chain into a value chain
Why waste as a resource is important for a circular economy
By making small changes you can have big impact
How to include suppliers and other stakeholders on the journey
This is a trade only course. Students within the interiors and furnishings industries may attend.
Skills Attained
Circular Design Thinking
Green Supply Chain Processes
Circular Economy Principles
Course Format
Cohort in each city. 15 participants only.
Start 9am - Finish 4.30pm
2 x 15 minute breaks 1 x 30 minute lunch break
Further information supplied to participants via email.
The Design Institute of Australia recognises this course for CPD points
Please note that tickets are non-refundable. They can be transferred between staff members or participant can attend a future course.
Terms and conditions apply.