Plastic and Circular Design - towards a Sustainable Future

Education facts

Code: TFRE75

<p>How can we reduce the environmental impact of plastics and create products that last longer? In this course, you will learn the fundamentals of circular design and how plastics can be used more sustainably. </p><p>Plastics are versatile materials used everywhere - but their environmental impact is one of today’s greatest challenges. This course provides knowledge on how plastics can be designed and managed to reduce waste and create circular flows. You will explore strategies for reuse, recycling and material innovation that contribute to a more sustainable future.</p><p>By combining theory with practical examples, you will learn how circular design can transform product development and consumption patterns. The course is ideal for those interested in sustainability, materials engineering and design solutions that make a difference. It can be taken as a stand-alone course.</p><p>Language of instruction: English.</p>

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Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Plastic and Circular Design - towards a Sustainable Future

  Lund University

  Lund

  Start date: 2 November 2026

  End date: 8 January 2027

  Pace of study: 17 %