This report is particularly relevant for businesses preparing for the upcoming EU Ecodesign regulation and for policymakers, such as public authorities, NGOs and industry associations, who are looking to support the private sector in transitioning to a circular economy.
The report is based on the learnings from the Nordic Circular Design Programme. The first Nordic Circular Design Programme (NCDP) took place between October 2024 and May 2025, spanning Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Norway. The program was led by Ethica (FI), in collaboration with three national partners: the Danish Design Centre (DK), Cradlenet (SE), and the Norwegian Centre for Circular Economy (NO).
The program involved over 150 participants from 30 companies representing various industrial sectors, including furniture, lighting, electronics, machinery and textiles. The program seeks to strengthen the strategic and practical capabilities of Nordic companies in integrating circular design into their product development processes and prepares them for upcoming policy requirements, such as the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR).
