Nordic companies and their partners now have a concrete roadmap for using data as a lever in the transition to a circular economy. The Nordic Circular Data Sharing Playbook—the culmination of the Nordic Circular Accelerator program—available for download today, is equipping organizations with tools, tips, and best practices for sharing data within collaborative networks.
Over the past several months, 10 Nordic collaborations have participated in 12 interactive sessions designed to build capacity and drive knowledge exchange. Through tailored guidance, real-world exercises, and expert insights, participants explored how transparent, secure data flows can optimize resource use, extend product lifecycles, and unlock new circular business models.
To ensure these learnings reach a wider audience, the program team distilled key methods into a practical playbook. This guide covers:
• Data-sharing frameworks: Step-by-step approaches to set up agreements, define roles, and protect sensitive information.
• Technical enablers: Recommendations on platforms, standards, and interoperability to streamline data exchange.
• Use-case templates: Ready-to-adapt exercises—from material tracking to product-as-a-service models—to kick-start collaborative projects.
• Tips & pitfalls: Common challenges (e.g., data ownership, trust-building) and strategies to address them.
Whether you’re just beginning your circular journey or looking to scale existing initiatives, this guide offers a clear path forward—and we at Circotronic stand ready to help you put it into action.
Download the Nordic Circular Data Sharing Playbook here
Written by Mária Rúčeková, TUKE