Recycling Courses and Certifications

Designing Electronics for Recycling in a Circular Economy

7 ratings at edX

Discover the latest developments in Design for Recycling (DfR) of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) and the application of recycled plastics into new products.

• edX
• 4 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

IIT Kharagpur;  NPTEL

Wastewater Treatment and Recycling

Covers biological, chemical, and advanced processes for treating and recycling wastewater, from pollutant characterization and reactor design to reuse decisions.

• Swayam
• 12 weeks
• Available until Oct 9, 2026
• Free Online Course

Batteries and Electric Vehicles

127 ratings at Coursera

Batteries and Electric Vehicles: This course will focus on aspects of battery performance in zero emission vehicles, EV charger networks and second life applications of EV batteries, and standards and regulatory requirements.

• Coursera
• 5 weeks, 2 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

CU Boulder;  Siemens

Product Design for the Circular Economy

21 ratings at Coursera

Apply circular economy principles to product design: Design for the Environment, Design for R strategies, recycling and Material Recovery Facilities, biological cycles, and material selection trade-offs.

• Coursera
• 5 weeks, 4 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

CU Boulder;  Siemens

Packaging Design for the Circular Economy

24 ratings at Coursera

A product is only as circular as its packaging: study packaging systems, design requirements, materials from paperboard to bioplastics, recycling advances, and reuse business models.

• Coursera
• 5 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

L&T EduTech

Solid Waste Processing and Treatment

Design waste processing systems: mechanical separation, material recovery facilities, incineration and pyrolysis, composting and anaerobic digestion, plus landfill liners, leachate and gas treatment.

• Coursera
• 5 weeks, 3 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

L&T EduTech

Sustainability, ESG and Circular Economy

Connects global sustainability policy, ESG reporting, India-focused SDG progress, and industrial circular-economy applications including recycling, resource recovery, and waste-to-energy.

• Coursera
• 6 weeks, 1 hour a week
• Self-Paced
• Paid Course

Adobe

Maximize Your Adobe Creative Cloud - Recycling Patterns

Repurpose one pattern asset into varied designs, social media artboards, a blog banner, and an Instagram Story template using Adobe Creative Cloud.

• YouTube
• 55 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Florian Gadsby

Recycling Clay - ASMR Edition

An ASMR demonstration of reclaiming, drying, wedging, and storing prepared pottery clay.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Thomas Sanladerer

Can You Print with Your Filament Spools? - Recycling 3D Printer Filament

Explore the possibilities of recycling 3D printer filament spools into new filament. Discover which materials can be shredded and repurposed, and learn about the process of creating custom filament from recycled materials.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Derek Banas

Adobe Illustrator CC Tutorial - Creating a Recycling Logo

Create a precise recycling logo while learning core Adobe Illustrator tools and techniques.

• YouTube
• 22 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Dr. D-Flo

Recycling 3D Prints and Waste Plastic into Filament - PET and PLA

Learn to transform 3D print waste and household plastics into eco-friendly filament. Covers shredding, extrusion, pelletizing, and challenges with different materials. Includes economic considerations and practical tips for successful recycling.

• YouTube
• 39 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

JillianEve

Can I Re-Spin My Yarn Scraps - Historical Recycling

Explore historical textile recycling methods by learning to shred and re-spin yarn scraps into garnetted yarn, comparing past and present recycling practices.

• YouTube
• 25 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Waste Management and Critical Raw Materials

11 ratings at edX

Learn about waste management and its key role in saving critical raw materials. Gain practical knowledge of the circular economy, recycling, refurbishment, and remanufacturing as a means of identifyin

• edX
• 6 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Circular Strategies for MedTech Suppliers

Apply theories, tools and best practices needed to design circular products or services for hospitals and other healthcare organizations.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 6-8 hours a week
• Self-Paced
• Free Online Course (Audit)