scholarly journals Fostering Education for Circular Economy through Life Cycle Thinking

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rikardo Minguez ◽  
Erlantz Lizundia ◽  
Maider Iturrondobeitia ◽  
Ortzi Akizu-Gardoki ◽  
Estibaliz Saez-de-Camara
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Master's Degree ◽  
Basque Country ◽  
Life Cycle Thinking ◽  
Teaching Experiences ◽  
New Graduates ◽  
Regional Strategies ◽  
Or Economics ◽  
Master’S Degree

Since 2002, the University of the Basque Country has supported several teaching experiences related to the so-called Life Cycle Thinking and Ecodesign in collaboration with local and regional public institutions and private companies. The implementation of a Master’s Degree entitled ‘Circular Economy: Business Application’ constitutes a milestone in the framework of these teaching experiences. From the very moment the European Green Deal was approved and, subsequently, before the state and regional strategies were launched, thanks to our prior experience, we have been able to offer the postgraduate course required by our administration and companies. The courses have been specifically designed to provide education for Circular Economy for new graduates as well as professionals with backgrounds as varied as product manufacturing engineering, environmental engineering, business administration or economics. It aims to become a European reference in its goal of promoting Circular Economy, life cycle thinking, ecodesign, industrial symbiosis and sustainable development and, at the same time, support the transition to circular economy in our region. As a result, in just two years the master’s degree has led to the creation within our university of a knowledge hub in Circular Economy, which hosts more than 20 research groups.

scholarly journals Education in Circular Economy: Focusing on Life Cycle Thinking at the University of the Basque Country

2021 ◽  
pp. 360-365
Author(s):  
Rikardo Minguez ◽  
Erlantz Lizundia ◽  
Maider Iturrondobeitia ◽  
Ortzi Akizu-Gardoki ◽  
Estibaliz Saez-de-Camara
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Master's Degree ◽  
Basque Country ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Life Cycle Thinking ◽  
Or Economics ◽  
Product Manufacturing ◽  
Master’S Degree ◽  
The University

AbstractSince 2002, the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) has supported several teaching experiences related to the so-called Life Cycle Thinking or Ecodesign in collaboration with local Institutions. The kick off was the Ecodesign Learning Center aiming to promote environmental education at the Faculty of Engineering in Bilbao. In this framework, the last effort has been the implementation of a Master’s Degree entitled Circular Economy: Business Application. This course has been successfully implemented in the 2019–2020 academic year and has been specifically designed to provide training in circular economy for people with backgrounds as varied as product manufacturing engineering, environmental engineering or economics. These studies are aimed to become a European reference in its goal of promoting circular economy, life cycle thinking, ecodesign and sustainable development. This paper analyzes the learning issues and characteristics of this Master's degree placing a special emphasis on its novel competencies and learning outcomes for our society. It can be concluded that the Master's degree is a pioneering teaching experience, being the forefront of Circular Economy Education in Southwestern Europe.

Life Cycle Thinking in a Circular Economy

2020 ◽  
pp. 35-53
Author(s):  
Shabbir H. Gheewala ◽  
Thapat Silalertruksa
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Life Cycle Thinking

Life cycle thinking and the circular economy

2021 ◽  
pp. 216-230
Author(s):  
Octavio Ibarra ◽  
Maria Carolina Ovalle ◽  
Maria Palazzo
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Life Cycle Thinking

scholarly journals Green marketing today – a mix of trust, consumer participation and life cycle thinking

Management ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (2) ◽  
pp. 28-48 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Lewandowska ◽  
Joanna Witczak ◽  
Przemysław Kurczewski
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Green Marketing ◽  
Marketing Management ◽  
Consumer Participation ◽  
Consumer Trust ◽  
Life Cycle Thinking ◽  
Green Business ◽  
Conceptual Study ◽  
Lca Results

SummaryA transition for a green, circular economy has encouraged companies to use new tools which boost sustainability. The purpose of this article is to discuss the consideration of life cycle thinking in green marketing as realized by companies. This theoretical-conceptual study aims to analyze life cycle assessment (LCA) as a useful tool for assessing green marketing goals. We also intend to highlight the importance of creating consumer trust for green business by displaying the green credentials of the products and activities. The article presents t he virtues and shortcomings of the LCA results relative to marketing management. As a result, the literature presents some gaps in terms of addressing life cycle thinking in marketing management and linking with consumer participation and trust.

scholarly journals Problem-Based Teaching through Video Podcasts for Coding and Cryptography

Proceedings ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (21) ◽  
pp. 1336
Author(s):  
Iker Malaina ◽  
Javier Gutiérrez ◽  
Leire Legarreta ◽  
Iraide Mardones ◽  
Luís Martínez
Keyword(s):  
Learning Process ◽  
Master's Degree ◽  
Basque Country ◽  
Bachelor's Degree ◽  
Preliminary Evaluation ◽  
Mathematical Research ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Master’S Degree ◽  
The University

In this work we present the development and preliminary evaluation of several problem-based video podcasts addressed to students of the subject “Coding and Cryptography”. Specifically, this experiment has been carried out with the students of both the Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and the Master’s degree of Mathematical Research and Modelling, Statistics and Computation, at the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU). Our results suggest that students found these complementary videos helpful for their learning process, indicating that this methodology could be appropriate for subjects treating complex concepts, such as those in the last years of degree or in master courses.

scholarly journals Life Cycle Thinking for Sustainable Consumption and Production towards a Circular Economy

2020 ◽  
Vol 202 ◽  
pp. 01003
Author(s):  
Shabbir H. Gheewala
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Waste Treatment ◽  
Current Model ◽  
Sustainable Consumption ◽  
Optimal Solution ◽  
Life Cycle Thinking ◽  
Product Systems ◽  
Life Cycle Perspective ◽  
Responsible Consumption

The current model of a linear economy with end-of-pipe waste treatment is not sustainable. Cleaner production helps reduce resource use and emissions, but is still not an optimal solution without considering a life cycle perspective. Life cycle-based tools such as life cycle assessment and life cycle costing are useful for identifying optimal environmental and economic options for product systems. SDG 12 dealing with responsible consumption and production is key for sustainability. Developing of a circular economy requires life cycle thinking and life cycle-based tools for assessment. All these issues are discussed along with illustrative examples.

scholarly journals End-of-life management as a design tool: the case of a dry wood envelope

2021 ◽  
pp. 260-270
Author(s):  
Elisabetta Palumbo ◽  
Francesca Camerin ◽  
Chiara Panozzo ◽  
Massimo Rossetti
Keyword(s):  
Life Cycle ◽  
End Of Life ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Design Tool ◽  
Life Cycle Thinking ◽  
Design Strategies ◽  
Construction Techniques ◽  
Environmental Product Declarations ◽  
Dry Wood

This paper is part of the design strategies of reassembly and reuse of buildings according to the transition to circular economy. Specifically, the paper addresses the issue of architectural envelopes made of drywall and their executive design according to a Life Cycle Thinking (LCT) approach, based on a case study of a temporary wooden housing unit for which there are several scenarios of use and end of life once the first cycle of use of the components of the envelope has come to an end. In particular, the paper, based on the collection of environmental profiles of products through Environmental Product Declarations (EPD), wants to define a balance between the environmental impacts incorporated in the used materials and the benefits related to the adoption of dry construction techniques.

Student Experience Applying to Graduate School for Speech-Language Pathology

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 192-205
Author(s):  
Lesley Sylvan ◽  
Andrea Perkins ◽  
Carly Truglio
Keyword(s):  
Graduate School ◽  
Master's Degree ◽  
Graduate Programs ◽  
Student Experience ◽  
Degree Programs ◽  
Speech Language Pathology ◽  
Application Process ◽  
Master's Degree Programs ◽  
Language Pathology ◽  
Master’S Degree

Purpose The purpose of this study is to better understand the experiences faced by students during the application process for master's degree programs in speech-language pathology. Method Data were collected through administering an online survey to 365 volunteers who had applied to master's degree programs in speech-language pathology. Survey questions were designed to gain the student perspective of the application process through exploration of students' deciding factors for top choices of graduate programs, emotional involvement in the application process, biases/rumors heard, student challenges, advice to future applicants, and what students would change about the application process. Results Factors that influenced participants' reasoning for selecting their “top choice” programs were largely consistent with previous studies. Issues that shaped the student experience applying to graduate school for speech-language pathology included financial constraints, concern regarding the prominence of metrics such as Graduate Record Examinations scores in the admissions process, a perceived lack of guidance and advising from faculty, and confusion regarding variation among graduate program requirements. Conclusion Gaining insight into the student experience with the application process for graduate programs in speech-language pathology yields useful information from a perspective not frequently explored in prior literature. While the data presented in this study suggest the process is confusing and challenging to many applicants, the discussion highlights practical solutions and sheds light on key issues that should be considered carefully by individual graduate programs as well as the field as a whole.

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