Massive Open Online Course

The aim of the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) is to offer a virtual training program with open education resources for training higher education students in circular economy and eco-design in textile industry.
The created materials are openly available by external organizations and students willing to use the courses for textile manufacturing students, design students, managers, professionals.
Every module is comprised of 3 unit for a total of 21 units. The lecture of every unit takes about 30 minutes.
At the end of each unit you find an exam with quizzes to assess the level of knowledge acquired.
At last a final MOOC exam is proposed.
Welcome on board!

Introduction to Cleantex MOOC

Modules and lessons

Introduction to module 1 – Introduction on circular economy
Unit 1.1 – Circular Economy – Causes and context of current challenges
Unit 1.2 – The sustainable Development Goals and the European Green Deal
Unit 1.3 – Circular Economy in textile sector
1.1 materials
1.1 test
1.2 materials
1.2 test
1.3 materials
1.3 test
Introduction to module 2 – Eco-design for circular economy
Unit 2.1 – Ecodesign highlighs
Unit 2.2 – Methodologies and tools
Unit 2.3 – Case studies
2.1 materials
2.1 test
2.2 materials
2.2 test
2.3 materials
2.3 test
Introduction to module 3 – Sustainable fibre/material resourcing
Unit 3.1 – Natural fibres
Unit 3.2 – Human-made fibers with low environmental impact
Unit 3.3 – Environmental impact of sourcing fibres worldwide
3.1 materials
3.1 test
3.2 materials
3.2 test
3.3 materials
3.3 test
Introduction to module 4 – Waste management and recycling
Unit 4.1 – Introduction to waste management
Unit 4.2 – Textile and clothing waste
Unit 4.3 – Technologies for textile recycling
4.1 materials
4.1 test
4.2 materials
4.2 test
4.3 materials
4.3 test
Introduction to module 5 – Sustainable yarn, fabric and garment/assembly production
Unit 5.1 – Yarn and non-woven fabric production in circular economy
Unit 5.2 – Knitting and weaving processes in circular economy
Unit 5.3 – Garment assembly production in circular economy
5.1 materials
5.1 test
5.2 materials
5.2 test
5.3 materials
5.3 test
Introduction to module 6 – Sustainable chemical process and textile care
Unit 6.1 – Sustainable substances and wastewater treatments
Unit 6.2 – Sustainable pre-treatment, dyeing and printing
Unit 6.3 – Sustainable functional finishing and textile care
6.1 materials
6.1 test
6.2 materials
6.2 test
6.3 materials
6.3 test
Introduction to module 7 – Business and quality management
Unit 7.1 – The base of circularity
Unit 7.2 – Features of design for longevity
Unit 7.3 – Avoid obsolescence and overproduction by reducing time to market
7.1 materials
7.1 test
7.2 materials
7.2 test
7.3 materials
7.3 test
Final exam
Evaluation form