Development of innovative curricula and modules in Circular Economy and Sustainable Development

On March 18, 2025, as part of the CurculEc project under the ERASMUS+ program, partners from Central Asia participated in the CIRCO Methodology Workshop at Fachhochschule des Mittelstands (FHM) in Bielefeld, Germany. 🌍✨

🔄 What is CIRCO?

The “Products that Last” methodology is based on three key processes:

✅ Initiate – Identify opportunities for circular business models

✅ Ideate – Develop innovative solutions

✅ Implement – Bring circular strategies into practice

💡 Business Benefits:

🔹 Reduced costs on raw materials and waste management

🔹 Increased competitiveness through innovative products and services

🔹 Stronger brand positioning as an environmentally responsible company

🌍 Environmental Impact:

🔸 Lower waste production and carbon emissions

🔸 Preservation of natural resources through circular production cycles

📌 Real-World Application:

Participants worked in small groups to develop business models using CIRCO principles. One example: furniture leasing instead of one-time sales. Customers return used furniture, which is either refurbished or recycled into new products. This model reduces wood consumption by 30% and increases profits by 15% through repeat usage cycles.

CIRCO methodology empowers industries to achieve sustainability, maintain profitability, and reduce environmental impact. Let’s design a circular economy together! 🌱🔄