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Teaching about a Circular Economy

Aug 27, 2021 12:00 PM EDT

GreenLearning joins Green Teacher's podcast - Talking with Green Teachers to answer some big questions about the circular economic model and how teachers can engage students in meaningful learning about it. Tune in to listen and share.

Episode 22: Teaching about a circular economy

Episode 22: Teaching about a circular economy


How do recycling and a circular economic model differ? What are the ecological benefits of the circular model? Does it present any financial opportunities? Where does biomimicry fit into the discussion? How can teachers engage students in meaningful learning about a circular economy? Nazish Qureshi joined Talking with Green Teachers to answer these big questions. She also shed light on the exciting innovations happening right now in the realm of a circular economic model. Some of them might even be happening right in your neighbourhood!

Nazish Qureshi is responsible for the development and delivery of GreenLearning’s innovative education programs, including Eco 360: Transitioning to a Circular Economy. With an MSc. in Sustainable Energy Development and a BComm. in Energy Management, she has diverse professional experience in energy, environment, and sustainability.

About Talking with Green Teachers (as adapted from Green Teacher's website):

Talking with Green Teachers is a podcast hosted by Green Teacher featuring discussions with environmental educators from around the globe. In each interview-style episode, we hear the human side of EE, while discussing some of the big questions facing this diverse branch of education.