Sharing and circle economy

Objectives

• To gain a broad and clear understanding of the sharing and circular economy, their principles, differences and interconnections
• To learn what the sharing economy means for a circular economy and to identify the benefits of sharing through winning strategies such as sharing platform
• To learn about winning case studies of sharing and circular economy models

Module summary

The sharing economy and the circular economy are not synonyms but are strictly related and complementary.
It is a real challenge to define the sharing economy, particularly considering how widespread the term’s usage is, and definitions are often mixed in with a range of other vocabulary, including peer-to-peer economy, collaborative economy, on-demand economy and collaborative consumption.

For this reason it is crucial to understand what sharing and circular economies are and how sharing and collaborative models fit in with the circular economy. In this module, the following topics will help participants understanding and handling main issues related to sharing and circular economy:

• Sharing economy and Circular economy: definitions and principles
• Two economic models: differences and complementarities
• Sharing in the circular economy: sharing platforms as one of the winning strategies
• Case studies analysis

Materials

Examples of successful sharing and circular economy models
Power point presentations
Explanatory videos and videos of exemplary case studies