GREEN CHEMISTRY & CIRCULAR SOLUTIONS , A Circular Economy Approach to Sustainability, Waste Valorization, and Green Innovation, including Design Computing.
Course Description
This Massive Open Online Course (MOOC), developed by the partners of the European-funded WORLD project, offers an in-depth exploration of how sustainability, circular economy principles, and green chemistry can converge to create innovative solutions for waste management. Centered on the valorization of waste cooking oil (WCO), the course presents a comprehensive overview of how this common household waste can be transformed into valuable resources through a virtuous and environmentally responsible process. Throughout a series of expert lectures delivered by researchers from several European universities, learners are introduced to the foundations of sustainability and circular economy models, the environmental and safety considerations involved in assessing sustainable systems, and the social dimensions that influence their adoption and long-term impact. The MOOC also highlights cutting-edge scientific approaches, including ecofriendly solid-state chemistry methods, applications of regenerated WCO as gas sorbents, and the development of bio-inspired Deep Eutectic Solvents for selective PFAS extraction and circular remediation pathways. By combining theoretical concepts with practical case studies from the WORLD project, this course aims to equip participants with both conceptual understanding and applied knowledge. Overall, it provides an accessible yet rigorous learning pathway for anyone interested in sustainable innovation, waste valorization, and the real-world potential of circular economy strategies.
WORLD project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation programme under Marie Sklodowska Curie grant agreement nº873005.
Who this course is for:
- Beginners, students, and professionals from diverse backgrounds.
