MBDC provides an extensive range of Cradle to Cradle Design consulting services for sustainable product design and manufacturing. The Cradle to Cradle Design Protocol is used to evaluate and optimize a product's materials and the effects of production processes in order to maximize health, safety, effectiveness, and high quality reutilization over many product life cycles.

MBDC has experience in establishing "positive" materials lists (P-lists) with its clients, targeting the creation of products that are free of carcinogens, mutagens, endocrine disruptors, and other toxic, bioaccumulative substances.

In addition to products, MBDC evaluates and optimizes manufacturing processes based on safety, materials use, and energy consumption. MBDC also assists companies in developing design strategies that allow manufacturers to retain material assets, satisfy customer expectations, and eliminate the production of unnecessary wastes.

MBDC has provided project consulting for clients including Visteon, Volvo, Ford Motor Company, Nike, Herman Miller, Steelcase, Designtex, Victor Innovatex, Milliken & Co., Pendleton, SC Johnson, BASF, and more.