Sustainability Module 2: The Circular Economy (available on request)

The Circular Economy concept extends the boundaries of sustainability beyond the manufacturing phase to look at the whole life cycle of a product from the design, the sourcing of materials through its manufacture and use to consider the final destination including any second life potential for the goods or components. It forms the core of new approaches being considered by regulators both in the EU and the UK such as the new EU Circular Action Plan

Our ‘Circular Economy’ training module will introduce the key concepts of the circular economy and look at all the legislative drivers that are currently under consideration and the impact of that upon the furniture industry

Why attend

To understand Circular Economy concepts and terminology and how it relates to the furniture industry, and how your organisation can adopt best practice across the whole product lifecycle

Who should attend

Buyers and technical teams with an interest in sustainable furniture

Course agenda

• Defining the Circular Economy with a focus on the furniture industry
• Life Cycle Analysis, helping you assess the environmental impacts of your products from raw materials to end-of-life options
  
• End of life for products - including options for recycling, re-use and disposal options
  
• EU and UK legislative proposals - what are we likely to see over the coming years

Key take-away

Understanding of the Circular Economy and how it can be applied within the furniture industry, and how you can demonstrate your sustainability credentials

Pricing

• Furniture Industry Research Association members: £80+VAT, nonmembers: £95+VAT