Opinto-opas

Osaamistavoitteet

The student is able to
- understand the fundamentals of material circulation in the circular economy and its role in sustainability and resource efficiency,
- analyse the lifecycle impacts of materials and identify opportunities for reuse, recycling, and waste stream management, with an emphasis on polymer-based (e.g., plastics, textiles, and composites), as well as biobased materials.
- utilise material and energy audits, considering factors like material flows, energy use, water, land, and logistics.
- apply and utilise waste and by-product collection, sorting, and identification solutions, as well as recognise and maximise opportunities for product and material reuse. The student can consider the effects of extended producer responsibility (EPR) at the end of the products’ life cycle.
- evaluate nutrient and critical material recovery and identify alternative, sustainable materials, especially biobased solutions.