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 […]
read more: 2018 Marks Year of Broad Support for Cradle to Cradle
By: Tobias Muellers This fall I had the wonderful opportunity to work as an intern at MBDC. I was thrilled to work with some of the global leaders in the realm of sustainability and circular economy consulting. Given my interest in chemistry, I was particularly excited to learn more about MBDC’s Material Health Assessment process. […]
read more: MBDC Intern Reflects on Experience With Cradle to Cradle Certified™
MBDC is honored to be spending time in Indonesia with the Ministry of Industry, the Government of Indonesia, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and representatives from private industry sharing information about Cradle to Cradle Design® and the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Products Program. Jay Bolus, MBDC President is working with Indonesian officials to […]
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Creators of Cradle to Cradle® MBDC Partner with L’Oréal USA to Achieve Sustainability Milestones in Beauty Industry MBDC guides L’Oréal to reach Cradle to Cradle Certified™ SILVER levels for its Biolage R.A.W. Nourish Shampoo and Conditioner DETROIT, MI, May 23, 2017 – Today MBDC, the world’s foremost advisors in material health, product design, and the […]
Newlight Technologies AirCarbon achieved a Bronze level award in the Cradle to Cradle CertifiedTM products Program. Assessed by MBDC, this novel product and process has recently been licensed by IKEA (See previous news post). See registry entry HERE.
MBDC client Newlight Technologies have entered into a supply, collaboration, and technology license agreement that will supply IKEA with Newlight’s AirCarbon and enable IKEA to produce AirCarbon thermoplastic under a technology license. What if greenhouse gas emissions, such as methane and carbon dioxide, were as valuable as oil? Watch the video on this unique process. […]
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MBDC client Ecovative is being considered as the packaging material provider for IKEA according to a report in the UK’s Daily Telegraph. Ecovative’s novel mushroom based packaging was awarded GOLD level in the Cradle to Cradle Certified(TM) products program. Full story: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/
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Bionic Yarn has recently been awarded a Cradle to Cradle certification at the BRONZE-Level for its HLX and DPX yarn structures. The assessment work for these unique and and versatile yarns was conduced by MBDC. These yarns enable product designers and brands to achieve a positive step forward in environmental considerations, performance, and quality in both industrial and consumer […]
read more: Bionic Yarn – Bronze Level Cradle to Cradle Certified