C2CPII Archives

Get Cradle to Cradle Certified®: What to know about the transition from Version 3.1 to 4.0

As of July 1, 2021, the Cradle to Cradle Certified® Products Program has begun to roll out the transition from the Cradle to Cradle Certified Product Standard Version 3.1 to Version 4.0

Amazon features Cradle to Cradle Certified™ as part of their ‘Climate Pledge Friendly’ badge

As the originators of the Cradle to Cradle Certified protocols and now a leading assessor for the certification, MBDC is delighted to see the world’s leading online retailer empower customers to make informed choices.

MBDC Collaborates with Toxnot to Encourage Product Transparency with Cradle to Cradle Certified™

MBDC, led by world-renowned architect and designer William McDonough, recently announced a new collaboration with Toxnot, a platform which allows product developers to collect complex data on the ingredients in their products while exploring alternative, potentially safer chemicals securely. Toxnot now allows users to automatically submit their product data directly to MBDC for Cradle to […]

Michelle Pfeiffer Launches Henry Rose with Five Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Gold Fragrances Assessed by MBDC

MBDC provided the recently announced assessments for Henry Rose, a line of fine fragrances by Michelle Pfeiffer, resulting in Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Gold overall product certification and Platinum recognition in the Material Health category. In pursuit of certification at the Gold level, MBDC assessed the formulas for each fragrance down to the parts per […]

Milliken Commits to Cradle to Cradle Design™ Optimization with Newly Certified Carpet Tiles

Interior designers can add a new carpet tile to their collection that does more good with the latest Cradle to Cradle Certified™ product coming from Milliken & Company, a global manufacturer with expertise in specialty chemicals, floor covering, and performance and protective textiles. MBDC is proud to have worked closely with the Milliken team for […]

Loll Designs Achieves Cradle to Cradle Certified™ SILVER for Outdoor Furniture

What better way to lounge than on colorful, outdoor furniture made of recycled milk jugs! MBDC is proud to have worked closely with Loll Designs on the company’s pursuit of Cradle to Cradle certification. Loll, who sells globally, manufactures unique, all-weather outdoor furniture and accessories made from 100% recycled plastic, and this week the company […]

2018 Marks Year of Broad Support for Cradle to Cradle

When brand-name retailers take a stand for safe and healthy products, industry takes note. We at MBDC are proud to see incredible momentum for support of Cradle to Cradle Certified™ products. As a third-party, multi-attribute certification and as a design framework, Cradle to Cradle has transcended industry into consumers’ homes and communities. This momentum propels […]

Pioneering a Platinum Interior

Architecture leaders HKS find Cradle to Cradle Certified(TM) products prove beneficial for LEED v4 documentation.

Cradle to Cradle Certified Earns Innovation in Design Credits for SMITHGROUPJJR’s ‘Workplace of the Future’

In pursuit of LEED Platinum CI for its new Washington, DC studio, SmithGroupJJR earned an Innovation in Design (ID) Credit that demonstrates a commitment to sustainability through holistic product evaluation.

Products in the PUMA InCycle collection are Cradle to Cradle Certified

The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute announced the certification of its first global apparel brand collection. Products in the PUMA InCycle collection have been awarded BASIC level certification under version 2.1 of the Cradle to Cradle Certified Product Standard, the first step on a continuous improvement and innovation path. [...]