Why Environmental Handprint Is Unnecessary

We are starting to see the emergence of organizations talking about their “environmental handprint”. Supposedly it’s the positive contribution to off-set their (presumed negative) footprint. Why do we need to invent a different construct for positivity? A footprint can be positive as well as negative! You don’t have to be destructive, you can be intentionally regenerative […]

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MBDC At SXSWECO

We are proud to announce our own Jay Bolus and Victoria Walsh are confirmed as Mentors for @sxsweco. Register now to meet them at the Mentor Session : goo.gl/v1k2IE #cities SXSW Eco’s Mentor Sessions give attendees the opportunity to sign up for one-on-one meetings with industry experts. During these quick meetings you can receive direct […]

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Why Being BPA FREE Isn’t Good Enough

In previous posts I’ve written about why being “BPA FREE” isn’t good enough. Basically what a product IS made from is what counts, not what it’s NOT made from! BPA Free – Regrettable Substitutions There’s ample evidence of what are lovingly called “regrettable substitutions” where the replacement material was no better and in some cases […]

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The Worlds First Platinum Cradle to Cradle Certified Product

Today, MBDC celebrates the first ever Platinum Certified Cradle to Cradle product, Highland Craftsmen’s Bark House® Poplar Shingle. MBDC worked closely with Highland Craftsmen to assess and optimize its product to meet Platinum requirements across all five Cradle to Cradle certification categories, including: material health, material reutilization, renewable energy and carbon management, water stewardship, and […]

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Bill McDonough Speaks To Builder Magazine

John McManus of BuilderOnline writes.,“I talked with Bill McDonough on Monday this week, and his responses to questions around the meaning, the pathway, and the gratification–personal and business–of innovation in our businesses, industry sectors, and housing community amount to a “rearrangement of our mental furniture” on many fronts. We talk expansively of issues that inform […]

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