Circular Economy
Circular economy is a shared strategic priority across the Nordic–Baltic region. Within the platform, circular economy and eco-design are core themes, including an Eco-Design & Circular Cities workshop and a high-level forum in Türkiye.
Finland
Finland launched the world’s first national roadmap to a circular economy in 2016 and targets carbon neutrality by 2035, offering advanced bio-based materials, recycling technologies and circular solutions in bioeconomy and chemical industries.
Norway
Norway’s industrial parks, such as Mo Industrial Park, demonstrate circular resource use by recycling energy, scrap steel and industrial by-products, turning waste heat and side streams into new businesses and district heating.
Denmark
Denmark promotes circular business models across sectors, from industry and food systems to construction, supported by strong policy frameworks and climate partnerships that place the private sector at the heart of the green transition.
Sweden
Swedish solutions connect global climate challenges with innovations in energy, transport, industry and waste management.
Lithuania
Lithuania’s cleantech ecosystem and impact funds invest in startups working on circular economy, clean air and sustainable buildings.