Modules 4 and 5 of the CirCLER Training Course (https://circlercourse.eu/) 

The focus of Module 4 (Circular Musiness Models) is about strategically rethinking how value is created and retained in the industry — not just recycling, but redesigning the business itself.

This module typically explores:

• How companies can shift from linear “take-make-dispose” models toward circular ways of creating, delivering and capturing value.
• Core concepts in circular business design, such as product-as-a-service, sharing platforms, leasing and extended producer responsibility.
• Tools and frameworks for mapping value loops, identifying resource inefficiencies and redesigning value chains to be regenerative by design.
• Case studies from the furniture sector illustrating business model innovation in practice (e.g., modular products, refurbishing services, take-back schemes).
• Linkages between economic performance and circular strategies in real organizations.

Module 5 (Circular Design) provides learners the ability to influence product outcomes by embedding circularity into the design phase rather than applying it as an afterthought.

This module covers:

• Principles of circular design, emphasizing longevity, adaptability, reparability and recyclability in product creation.
• Design methodologies that reduce waste and consider the full life-cycle of furniture products — from material sourcing to end-of-life recovery.
• Guidance on selecting sustainable materials and design strategies that facilitate disassembly, reuse and refurbishment.
• Practical tools for designers and transition managers to integrate eco-design thinking early in the development process.
• Examples of successful circular design applications in the furniture sector.