Whether you are looking for Cradle to CradleSM materials,
seeking an introduction to sustainable design, wondering how sustainable
design is being implemented in your industry, curious how your material
measures up, or are seeking to get ahead of the curve by developing
Cradle to Cradle materials or products, we have the right tool for
you.
Cradle to Cradle Materials Library
Looking for Cradle to Cradle materials?
Material ConneXion's libraries are renowned for providing
cutting-edge material solutions. Over 4,000 materials can be found
on-site in our libraries in New York City, Milan, Cologne and Bangkok,
as well as in our online database. Material ConneXion is proud to be the
first materials library in the world to include Cradle to Cradle
material options.
Cradle to Cradle materials will be available in Material ConneXion
libraries in January 2008.
To find out more about the Cradle to Cradle Materials we offer or to
subscribe to a Material ConneXion Library, please contact:
library@materialconnexion.com
Workshops
Interested in developing sustainable products but not sure where to
start?
One-day workshops lead by specialists from Material ConneXion, MBDC
and EPEA introduce you to the world of sustainable design. Basic
workshops provide you with an understanding of Material Intelligence,
Sustainability and Cradle to Cradle principles. Customized workshops
take you to the next step. Whether you're a large corporation or a
smaller forward-thinking company, we will work with you to define these
concepts as they pertain to your own industry and work. We will then
guide you through a collaborative design session to develop project and
product ideas.
Workshop I: The Fundamentals: Understanding Sustainability Elements
to consider while adopting an eco-strategy The differences between
various sustainable approaches Global certifications Cradle to Cradle in
focus Sustainable material selections
Workshop II: A Customized Approach: Applying Cradle to Cradle
Elements to your Design Strategy Elements to consider while adopting an
eco-strategy The differences between various sustainable approaches to
your industry Global Certifications that apply to your industry Cradle
to Cradle in focus Industry-specific case studies Cradle to Cradle
material selections for your industry Interactive Design Session
To find our more about our Workshops, please contact:
consulting@materialconnexion.com
Cradle to Cradle Material Assessment & Certification
How does your material measure up?
Cradle to Cradle Material Assessment provides material manufacturers
within the Material ConneXion library direct, actionable feedback on how
to maximize the quality and value of their materials. Through an
information gathering and scientific research process, materials are
assessed with the goal of developing and utilizing the most
environmentally intelligent materials possible. The assessment results
describe a material's present characteristics and areas for improvement
in relation to Cradle to Cradle design principles.
Certify your material or product!
Cradle to Cradle Certification benchmarks the size of the
environmental footprint of a product that charts and realizes continuous
improvement over time and provides companies with a new marketing and
selling tool. If a candidate product achieves the necessary criteria, it
is certified as Basic, Silver, Gold or Platinum. All certified materials
can bear the Cradle to Cradle certification mark. Materials achieving
above the Silver tier will be presented within Material ConneXion's
libraries.
To find out more about Material Assesment & Certification, please
contact: consulting@materialconnexion.com
Cradle to Cradle Material & Product Development
Do you want to develop ecologically-intelligent, sustainable
products?
Cradle to Cradle design raises the bar for intelligent design of
products and services. Designing high quality products that are safe,
healthy, and ecologically sound leads to product differentiation,
increased competitive advantage, cost reduction, and risk management.
A customized team of specialists from Material ConneXion, MBDC and
EPEA offer you the expertise of three companies in one. Using our
combined knowledge in sustainable materials and Cradle to Cradle
processes, we will advise you in the development of a particular
innovative, sustainable, Cradle to Cradle product. Working one on one
with you, we will guide you through the entirety of the design process
-- from brainstorming sessions to specific cutting-edge material
selections, through product creation and to a final Cradle to Cradle
CertifiedCM design.
Our incomparable team has the knowledge, experience and unique
cross-industry perspective on materials and sustainable design solutions
to add value to your product. Not only will this product have positive
effects on the environment, it can be a source of new, increased
innovation and revenue for you.
To find our more about our Advisory Team, please contact:
consulting@materialconnexion.com
Cradle to CradleSM is a service mark of MBDC.
Cradle to CradleCM is a certification mark of MBDC.
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