Learning outcomes

At the end of module 2 students will be able to…:

  • Integrate innovation management principles into circular business plans;
  • Develop an integrated circular business plan for the reuse and recycling of composite components;
  • Identify key elements and strategies for developing innovative, sustainable, and economically viable circular initiatives in the composites industry;
  • Evaluate potential challenges and opportunities associated with circular business plans in the composites industry, proposing effective solutions and strategies to address barriers;
  • Explain the role of digital technologies, such as IoT, and data analytics, in circular economy practices;
  • Understand how specific digital technologies are applied in reusing and recycling composite materials, highlighting their benefits and challenges;
  • Gain experience in using digital tools to optimize circular economy practices;
  • Explore the potential impact of emerging technologies on the circular economy, evaluating their impact on circular practices within the composite field.