Positives

• This video connects concepts from biology and the natural world to our economic systems and our relationship with products.
• A brief article provides links to more information on circular economies.

Additional Prerequisites

• Students should be familiar with terms such as biodegradable, compostable, landfill, and soil nutrients.
• The video does not mention our consumption habits; instead, it focuses on repurposing products and updating systems.

Differentiation

• Students could write an explanation for why they think it's called a "circular economy."
• Students could brainstorm ways they can reuse, recycle, and reduce waste at home and school.
• Students could design sustainable products that would belong in a circular economy.
• Other resources on this topic include this ClimateScience course on climate economics, this video on building an economy that is meant to thrive, not grow, this video on doughnut economics, and this video about recycling technology.