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What is Cradle to Cradle?

Cradle to Cradle (C2C) design "is a unified philosophy that—in demonstrable and practical ways—is changing the design of the world."

"Instead of designing cradle-to-grave products, dumped in landfills at the end of their `life,` designers transform industry by creating products for cradle-to-cradle cycles, whose materials are perpetually circulated in closed loops. Maintaining materials in closed loops maximizes material value without damaging ecosystems."   — MBDC.com

Upcoming Events

The Future of Design: Integrating Sustainability
E4S National Knowledge Network Speaker Event
Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Time: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
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for more info.

Suggested Links

  • MBDC - MBDC`s Design Paradigm models human industry on natural processes, creating safe and healthy prosperity. MBDC provides strategies, tools, and other solutions that produce Eco-Effective results.
  • On the book Cradle to Cradle
  • C2C Article: Designers work to reconcile the demand for totally recyclable design with the means required to achieve it.  Click here to read the article.
  • MBDC`s glossary of key C2C concepts


A C2C industry example, Shaw Industries video


Reflection
"We will be called to participate in changes that are deeply personal and inherently systemic to create the world anew."  ~ Presence












 
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