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Learn about the circular economy or delve into a circular topic? Here you will find everything you need to brush up on your knowledge. From bite-sized workshops and online learning materials to clear infographics. Take advantage of it.
The Circular Economy:
For educational institutions
Here you will find teaching materials specifically for primary to higher education teachers.
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R-strategies
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The circular economy explained differently
15/07/2025
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How much is left?
15/07/2025
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Stimuli and barriers for product-service systems
15/07/2025
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5 circular business models
15/07/2025
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Steps in the productionchain
15/07/2025
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CEOs and resource scarcity
15/07/2025
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The circular economy in 'butterfly model'
15/07/2025
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The hype cycle of the circular economy
15/07/2025
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Product-service systems: what is it?
15/07/2025
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Circular economy and the clusters in Flanders
15/07/2025
Training courses
Looking for a circular training course or programme? Start your search here with a selection of courses for students and professionals as well as materials for teachers.
For students - Secondary education offers several courses that prepare you for a circular occupation or lead to a job where you can help build a circular Flanders. Have a browse through the Education Selector.
For employees - Ask your HR manager or supervisor about circular training courses or find out if your sector fund offers any. Susterra.pro has an overview of training opportunities relating to sustainability in Flanders and the Netherlands. Also check out the Syntra and Public Employment Service of Flanders websites.
For job seekers – Syntra and Public Employment Service of Flanders offer an online circular business strategies training. You may qualify for free or low-cost training. Susterra.pro has an overview of training opportunities relating to sustainability in Flanders and the Netherlands.
More courses
Want to learn more about circular economy and how it is making a difference in various sectors? One of these courses could be right up your street.
Circular construction expert - Postgraduate course for those active in the construction industry who want to learn how to overcome circular challenges.
Circular lab - Postgraduate course for employees, entrepreneurs and students who want to broaden their knowledge about sustainability and the new economic conceptual framework.
Circular economy - Postgraduate course for those with a bachelor's or master's degree in economics or legal studies who want to learn how to support businesses in making the transition to a sustainable economy.
Sustainable plastics in a circular economy - Postgraduate course for engineering majors who want to learn how to address circular challenges.
People- and environmentally friendly building and living - Postgraduate course for construction professionals and employees involved with policy-making for housing issues or who act as liaisons.
Ecodesign - A concise update for product designers on sustainability, product development and ecodesign tools who want to learn how to incorporate environmental considerations into all phases of a design.
BanaBa circular business strategies - An elective course within Advanced Business Management for those who enjoy lateral thinking and want make a positive impact on society.
Bootcamp circular innovation manager - Course for employees and entrepreneurs who want to know how to translate the circular economy into new business models, products and services.
Training programmes
Circular Ambassador Programme
In addition to knowledge of the circular economy, skills are needed to turn this knowledge into concrete action, and bring about change within organisations. With this approach in mind, Circular Flanders developed a training programme: the Circular Ambassador Programme (CAP).
Research
02 CE Centre
The CE Centre – Circular Economy Support Centre – was established to streamline policy-relevant research in the context of the circular economy in Flanders. It brings together researchers from four universities (KU Leuven, Hasselt University, Ghent University, University of Antwerp) and VITO.
