A game-changing programme for forward-thinking Nordic companies and visionary R&D professionals

The Nordic Circular Design Programme is run by Ethica together with their Nordic partners:
Danish Design Center, Norwegian Center for Circular Economy and Cradlenet in Sweden, with co-financing from Nordic Innovation.

The programme is well on it’s way and many of the planned activities have been carried out. The participants have started to explore the adoption of circular business models and practical solutions, integrating circular design principles into their operations. The activities done since the programme started:

  • Virtual Kick-off Event

  • Podcast 1: How to Get Ready for Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation

  • Module 1: LIVE Workshop 1.1 Denmark. Executive Track: Market Transition Towards a Circular Economy

  • Module 1: LIVE Workshop 1.2 Denmark. R&D Track: Circular Products: Design Strategies

  • Podcast 2: What is a Circular Customer Experience?

  • Module 2: Online Workshop 2.1. Executive Track: How to Create Circular Customer Value

  • Module 2: Online Workshop 2.2. R&D Track: What are Circular Materials and Chemicals?

Entering 2025 the participants of the Nordic Circular Design Programme has come almost halfway on their journey towards more circular products and business models.

During our first modules we have covered how to leverage the Ecodesign for Sustainable Product Regulation, how to design a great circular customer experience, how to use circular product design strategies, choosing the right materials and much more. We’ve also released a number of podcasts that are free for anyone to listen to. Make sure to follow us on LinkedIn and stay tuned for more updates until our grand finale, live in Stockholm 13 May 2025!

“The structure of the Circular Design Programme has been excellent! ​The well-planned workshop materials and preliminary tasks have created ​a great framework for our work.”

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