The Nordic Circular Design Program: A game-changing program for forward-thinking Nordic companies
We’ve partnered with three Scandinavian organizations to bring to life this unique program for medium and large enterprises. In eight months, we’ll help the companies get ready for the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation
The Nordic Circular Design Programme’s purpose is to prepare Nordic companies for the upcoming Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and ensure their competitiveness in the global circular transition.
Designed for industrial manufacturing companies, the program targets medium and large enterprises with dedicated R&D and design teams. Tailored content for company leaders (such as business development, R&D, innovation, or strategy directors) and product and service development professionals (e.g., designers, engineers, R&D managers) ensures alignment with strategic goals and circular design solutions.
Over eight months, this unique program coaches companies on circular business models and practical solutions, embedding circular design into processes and operations. It culminates in concrete circular business goals and product/service concepts, with public content to inspire wider interest in circular design and business development. The program also offers excellent networking opportunities with participating companies across the Nordics.
Program partners
Co-financed by Nordic Innovation, this program is proudly presented by four leading circular economy organizations from Finland, Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. Together, these organizations combine their skills and knowledge to advance the circular design agenda across the Nordic region:
- Project Leader and Country Coordinator Finland: Ethica
- Country Coordinator Denmark: DDC – Danish Design Center
- Country Coordinator Sweden: Cradlenet
- Country Coordinator Norway: NCCE (The Norwegian Center for Circular Economy)
Listen to our podcasts
Is your company’s vision future-fit? The EU has set a goal “to accelerate the transition towards a regenerative growth model that gives back to the planet more than it takes”. What does the goal mean for your business? In this last episode we will explore what a future-fit vision should entail and what is meant by regenerative design.
Guests: Anneli Selvefors, RISE; Oili Kallatsa, Kiilto
Hosts: Anne Raudaskoski, Ethica; Elin Bergman, Cradlenet
Circular business development has long focused on technical feasibility and closing the value chain loop, with R&D often starting with product design. While essential, these approaches overlook a critical element: the customer. In this episode, we’ll discuss how companies can tap into the human factor to transform behaviour patterns and build a truly circular economy.
Guests: Heidi Tulensalo, Lindström; Henrik Taudorf Lorensen, TAKT; Therese Balslev, Danish Design Centre, Filipe Camaño Garcia, Manager, Global Circularity Protocol
Hosts: Mia Steentoft, Danish Design Center, Anne Raudaskoski, Ethica
How does your company know if it is becoming more circular? This episode provides a crash course to various circular economy assessment tools and a deep dive into Digital Product Passport. Being compliant will not be difficult, but the trick is to use different tools for your company’s strategic benefit.
Guests: Yngvill Ofstad, Bergans; Hans Petter Hubert, Kezzler;
Hosts: Natalia Mathisen, Norwegian Centre for Circular Economy; Anne Raudaskoski, Ethica
No product can be fully circular unless the system around it enables circularity. Developing a circular value chain plays a crucial role in the transition to circular business. Where to start, what challenges to overcome and what practical steps to take? Find out in this episode.
Guests: Petra Härmälä, Mirka; Peter Byrial Jensen
Hosts: Andreas K. Mortensen, Danish Design Center; Anne Raudaskoski, Ethica
In this episode, we dive into the EU Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and reveal why it’s a crucial turning point for businesses. Discover why this regulation was created, what it means for your company’s R&D, and how failing to adapt could mean falling behind in the marketplace. Get the insights you need to stay ahead and thrive in this new circular economy landscape!
Guests: Emilia Gädda, Finnish Textile and Fashion; Martin Willers, Transparent
Hosts: Anne Raudaskoski, Ethica; Elin Bergman, Cradlenet
For Icelandic companies:
We welcome companies from Iceland to participate. If you have any questions, please contact us at info@circulardesignprogramme.com
Read more about the program and find the full list of contacts here.
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