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• to understand the difference between design, green design and eco-
design,
• to list features, advantages and disadvantages of eco-design,

• to detail techniques and strategies towards reducing, reusing,
recycling and reinvesting,
• to analyse ways of reducing impact on the environment,
• to provide European eco-design regulations and European standards,
• to outline the Design for the Environment (DfE) approach,
• to assess sectors and businesses on their sustainability approaches and
especially in view of redesigning products and services to minimise the
use of materials,
• to recognize conscious behaviours in dispose of products,
• to describe the greenwashing process,

• to identify waste prevention strategies and measures for SMEs,
• to elaborate on sustainable solutions for eco-minded start uppers and
entrepreneurs in the context of minimising material usage,
• to plan and take action for the introduction of improved solutions to the
business.

Learning outcomes of the Module:

• the participants will have increased knowledge of the difference
between design, green design and eco-design.
• the participants will understand how to detail techniques and strategies
towards reducing, reusing, recycling and reinvesting.
• the participants will also be able to identify waste prevention strategies
and measures for SMEs.

Teaching methods of the Module: • student-centred learning
• self-directed learning
• experimental learning

• case-based learning

Teaching tools used: • Coursebooks
• Internet and other platforms/
applications
• Open educational resources
• Mobile app
• Videos
• Interactive presentation

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endorsement of the contents, which reflect the views only of the authors, and the Commission cannot
be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.