In the spring semester of the 2024–2025 academic year, fourth-year students of the specialty 162 “Biotechnology and Bioengineering” at the Department of Biotechnology of the Kyiv Aviation Institute had the opportunity to study the course “Circular Economy and Waste Management” within the framework of the EU Erasmus+ Jean Monnet project CIRCLEMAN.
The course was delivered by faculty members of the Department of Biotechnology: Prof. Mykhailo Baranovskyн, Assoc. Prof. Olena Kuznietsova, Assoc. Prof. Iryna Korniienko, and Assoc. Prof. Larysa Yastremska. The teaching included 120 contact hours of lectures and practical sessions. A total of 32 students from two academic groups (Ба-162-21-1-ФБ and Б-162-21-1-ФБ) completed the course.
During their studies, students gained in-depth knowledge of European approaches to the development of the circular economy and waste management, with a particular focus on their potential adaptation to Ukrainian conditions. The course covered the principles of the waste management hierarchy and emphasized priorities such as waste prevention, waste recycling, and waste-to-energy recovery.
Special attention was given to the environmental legislation of the European Union, the mechanisms for its implementation, and the role of economic instruments in promoting green technologies. Additionally, students analyzed successful case studies of technological solutions aligned with circular economy principles in EU countries and explored best practices aimed at improving resource efficiency across various industries, including the pharmaceutical sector.
The knowledge gained through this course will enable students to apply practical tools and strategies in their future professional activities. In particular, they will be equipped to develop practical recommendations for implementing green transformation principles in production processes; design comprehensive measures to enhance technological resource efficiency and reduce the use of primary raw materials; and improve waste management systems in line with the best European practices.
