Anja Marie Bundgaard

Anja Marie Bundgaard is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Sustainability and Planning within The Technical Faculty of IT and Design. Her work focuses on circular economy, ecodesign, and sustainable product policy, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to environment and climate action.

Her research explores material efficiency, product environmental footprints, and regulatory frameworks like the Ecodesign Directive and Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation. She leads projects such as 'LCA4BIO' (2024–2027) and 'Klimaalliancen i Aalborg Kommune' (2022–2026), advancing circular bioeconomy systems and municipal climate initiatives.

• Key Projects: LCA4BIO, Klimaalliancen, NBE Network
• Expertise: Ecodesign, Material Efficiency, Policy Instruments
• Media Engagement: Featured in 8 press articles on EU regulations and sustainability practices

Dr. Bundgaard has published 24+ peer-reviewed articles and presented at international conferences, emphasizing empirical and normative solutions in upcycling and industrial symbiosis. She co-organized the 2023 Nordic PEF conference and the ongoing Summer School in Applied Circular Economy.