Welcome to the Course

Why join the course?

As nations and cities urbanize, develop economically, and grow in terms of population, the World Bank estimates that waste generation will increase from 2.01 billion tonnes in 2020 to 3.40 billion tonnes in 2050. At least 33% of this waste is mismanaged globally today through open dumping or burning.

How can you turn an upcycling idea into action? This course is a must for anyone who wants to learn about upcycling and or launch an upcycling business.

In this course, you will learn about the concept of upcycling, identify the environmental problem your idea is trying to solve, design your venture model and prepare to take it to the market. You will also learn how to make things out of trash. We have brought examples of upcycling businesses from all over the world. Successful Entrepreneurs will give you advice and recommendations on how to develop your own upcycling business idea and you will have the opportunity to pitch for mentoring support from our experts.

What topics will you cover?

• Environmental problems
• Sustainable Development Goals
• Upcycling versus Recycling
• The Circular and the Linear Economy
• Idea validation
• Business models for upcycling businesses
• Tools to develop a business model
• Building a team
• The core components of marketing
• Connecting and networking
• Funding sources for upcycling business
• Pitching an upcycling business idea