The three biggest circular economy myths
The three biggest circular economy myths
Shaw Industries’ Asia Carpet Tile Manufacturing Facility Earns LEED Silver Status
Shaw Industries’ Asia carpet tile manufacturing facility in Nantong, China has achieved LEED Silver status in the New Construction category.
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Driving sustainable transformation via the power of design
Inspiring goals, combined with good design, can help companies do more good, instead of just less bad, argues William McDonough
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How Carnegie uses sugarcane to make greener textiles
Carnegie has been on a seven-year journey to create the world's first bio-based interior textile that doesn't compromise performance, value or aesthetics.
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Construction Specialties now has the most Cradle to Cradle Certified Gold building and interior products
Construction Specialties expands Cradle to Cradle Certified Gold and Silver product offerings with 20 certified models of Expansion Joint Covers.
Cradle to Cradle Certification Included in Newest Version of LEED
As pressure builds from special interests for the federal government to ditch its preference for LEED certification of buildings, the latest version of LEED has been approved, making it more powerful than ever.
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How Playworld Systems makes outdoor play sustainable
Playworld Systems, a leading manufacturer of imaginative playground and fitness equipment, is committed to measurably reducing its impact on the environment. The company’s aggressive action to eliminate polyvinyl chloride (PVC) helped Playworld Systems become the first and only playground manufacturer to have its products Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver. [...]
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The best tools for using healthier materials in your products
This article is the second in a three-part series exploring the challenges manufacturers face to design healthier products and the resources available to help them avoid chemicals of concern. Each post will focus one of the three phases in the Cradle to Cradle framework: inventory, assessment and optimization. [...]
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Barking Up the Right Tree: How Highland Craftsman Is Helping the Local Environment, Economy
The family-owned company creates high-quality architectural products out of local Yellow Poplar bark that is reclaimed from the logging industry. All aspects of the company operations were modeled on Cradle to Cradle® principles.
C2C Thinking Helps Shaw Redefine Sustainability in Flooring Industry
Shaw Industries integrates Cradle to Cradle thinking across the organization and has Cradle to Cradle Certified products in all residential and commercial flooring categories, including broadloom carpet, carpet tile, hardwood and rugs.
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