ΧΜΠ511: Introduction and Implementation to Circular Economy Strategy

The Module aims to delve into environmental legislation issues and strategies promoted at the European Level with the aim of fully adopting sustainable programs and practices for better and more efficient resource management. The content of this module will provide the student with the necessary knowledge with the aim of further specialization, while at the same time he will acquire the skills required to identify and evaluate environmental risks and aspects. At the same time, policies are presented and analyzed with an emphasis on green development, the blue economy, the programs and objectives set by the United Nations, Industrial Development Strategies and Circular Economy Strategies. Students will also be trained on the importance of indicators and how they are prepared and monitored, while at the same time students will be trained in the development of a regional strategy that will aim for zero waste production and the creation of a low-carbon society. In this context, actions and techniques described in environmental education and information are presented which aim to change the trend of our consumer behavior and how we will improve our environmental performance and behavior.