CIRCULAR MODELS OF PRODUCTION AND COMSUMPTION

Single discipline educational activity

Course Sheet

Course code:

000313L

Academic Year of enrolment:

2023

Year of supply:

2023/2024

Type of Course:

Elective Course

Degree:

Course of 2nd Cycle Degree in BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Disciplinary Sector:

Commodity Studies

Language:

Italian

Location:

PESCARA

Credits:

Programme Year:

Professor and Collaborators:

MORGANTE Anna

Cycle:

First semester

Hours of classroom activity:

Individual study hours:

153

Prerequisites:

None

Objectives

The course aims to provide basic knowledge on the circular economy and the related production and consumption models and analyzes the techniques aimed at implementing the aforementioned models also with a view to Industry 4.0 objectives. Acquireble skills:
Knowledge and ability to understand:
- describe the characteristics of the traditional production paradigm and the circular paradigm;
- illustrate current circular production and consumption models and their future evolutions.
Autonomy of judgement
- evaluate the technical, economic and environmental efficiency of circular production and consumption models.
Communication skills
- multi and interdisciplinary communication skills regarding environmentally friendly development.

Contents

The course highlights how the sustainability of development involves overcoming the traditional paradigm in which the economic system and the ecosystem are characterized by a linear correlation. The economic system takes natural resources and energy from the ecosystem and returns waste. The new paradigm of the circular economy, by promoting the adoption of closed-loop production and consumption models, aims to increase the efficiency in the use of resources in order to achieve a better balance and a greater harmony among the economy, society and the environment.

Extended Syllabus

Part I: The circular economy as a new paradigm of production and consumption
- The birth of the traditional paradigm
- Fordism as the maximum expression of the linear economy
- “Lean” production as a transition towards “clean” production
- “Natural Capital” as an internal variable to the production system
Part II: Evolution of EU policies: from environmental protection to sustainable development
- Birth of EU environmental policy
- Europe 2020 – “A strategy for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth”
- Seventh EU Action Plan – “Living well within the limits of our Planet”
- “Closing the loop - An EU action plan for the Circular Economy”
Part III: Circular production model
- Reduction
- Reuse
- Remanufacturing
- Recycling
- Disposal
Part IV: Circular consumption model
- Current consumption methods: “disposable”
- Consumer education (conscious, responsible and active)
- Integrated policies for sustainable consumption

Recommended Bibliography

Handouts and supplementary material provided by the teacher (please
contact via Email)

Methods of Provision

Conventional

Teaching Methods

The course is structured in 72 hours of frontal teaching, divided into 2-hours modules, according to the academic calendar. The frontal teaching consists of theoretical lessons (lectures) and possible seminars held by experts on the topics covered.

Evaluation methods

Verification of learning:

The final exam consists of an oral examination with an evaluation in thirtieths. The object of examination reflects those treated during the
course. In order to pass the exam it is necessary a correct use of the terminology and a clear and concise exposition that highlights the logical connections among the aspects studied.

Contacts/More Information

Email: morgante@unich.it
Reception hours: by appointment, please contact via email.

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

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