As part of the nationwide series of events for Green Careers Week from 6-11th November, Varndean College hosted Claire Potter from the University of Sussex, who presented a very informative and useful talk on the circular economy.
She discussed the different opportunities that are present, not only in the green sector, but in a variety of other sectors. Students studying the IB Environmental Systems and Societies course, as well as BTEC Environmental Sustainability, were able to benefit from the ideas that were presented.
She also provided details into the role that design plays in the circular economy, with a focus on some examples of how green pathways can be shown through product design and discuss entry into suitable careers that students would not have considered. The talk provided an opportunity for the college to help create students who are well versed in the circular economy and how that can be applied in product/3D design as well as service design and behaviour change amongst other examples.
Green Careers Week is supported by STEM UK, The Royal Society and the Met Office.
