Basics of Circular Fashion
Move Beyond Awareness. Start Taking Action. Drive sustainable change in your work and community by designing for longevity, reducing waste, and applying proven circular business models.
On-Demand
20 MINUTES
Entry Level
Course Description
The fashion industry is one of the largest contributors to global waste and carbon emissions. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Basics of Circular Fashion introduces you to practical tools and strategies to reimagine fashion through circularity.
In just five hours, you’ll learn how to shift from the wasteful linear model to a regenerative circular model, applying concepts that leading brands like Stella McCartney, Levi’s, and Rent the Runway are already using. By the end, you’ll create your own Circular Commitment Plan—a personalized roadmap to start making change immediately.
Course Outcomes
What You’ll Learn…
Key principles of circular fashion
The role of design in sustainability
Successful circular business models (rental, resale, recycling)
Practical steps to apply circularity in your work
Your Results:
A ready-to-apply Circular Commitment Plan
A Circular Fashion Explorer Certificate + Badge to showcase on LinkedIn
The skills to drive measurable impact in your organization or community
Why This Course Matters?
Fashion accounts for 10% of global carbon emissions and produces 92 million tons of waste annually. Circular fashion isn’t just an idea—it’s a solution. By mastering these skills, you’ll be ready to influence design choices, supply chain decisions, and consumer behaviors that can shift an entire industry.
Skills Taught In This Course
Circular design thinking
Sustainable materials sourcing
Lifecycle mapping of garments
Circular business modeling (rental, resale, recycling)
Consumer engagement & education strategies
Top Job Titles Using These Skills
Sustainable Fashion Designer
Circular Economy Specialist
Supply Chain & Sustainability Manager
CSR / ESG Program Lead
Fashion Innovation Entrepreneur
Product Lifecycle Analyst
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The Learning Experience
This course is designed for:
Fashion designers & students
Sustainability teams
Supply chain professionals
Anyone new to circular economy concepts who wants to lead innovation
No prior experience is required—just curiosity and commitment to change. Through self-paced videos, case studies, and interactive exercises, you’ll learn on your schedule while joining an online community of learners committed to building a regenerative future. Optional forums and live webinars provide opportunities for deeper discussion and networking.
Basics of Circular Fashion
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