PGDip - Circular Economy and Recycling Technologies in Dublin 2 Ireland | Trinity College Dublin, The University of Dublin

Effective waste handling, resource limitations, reducing emissions and energy consumption while enhancing targeted reuse and recycling methods are key challenges that must be addressed to support sustainable economic development, lessen environmental harm, and combat climate change.

The 'Circular Economy' framework presents innovative approaches to these challenges. Its primary objective is to maintain products, components, and materials at their peak utility and worth by completing product life cycles. This strategy promotes economic expansion while decreasing dependence on limited resources and waste production.

The circular approach rests on three fundamental tenets: eliminating waste and pollution from design, prolonging product and material usage, and restoring natural ecosystems

This program will equip students with essential understanding of Circular Economy principles along with pertinent recycling technologies. Using a mixed learning format, the curriculum will cover subjects including life cycle analysis (LCA), waste handling, mine waste recovery, water and sludge processing, plus material recycling, reprocessing, and product remanufacturing. Participants will gain specialized insight into design methodologies that facilitate material recovery and reuse.