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William McDonough honored at National Conservation Achievement Awards

William McDonough to be honored at the 2015 National Conservation Achievement Awards. He is the recipient of the J.N. “Ding” Darling Conservation Award.

Sustainable business and the value of values: the latest from The McDonough Conversations

"Sustainable business and value of values," is the latest installment of The McDonough Conversations on GreenBiz. William McDonough discusses with Joel Makower how value relates to sustainability.

UCTV Premiers William McDonough Oppenheim Lecture May 13

In his Oppenheim lecture, William McDonough shares his vision for a world of abundance, where the very concept of waste has been eliminated. Premiers on UCTV on May 13.

April 18: William McDonough at Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day

William McDonough is set to announce a new design project at Global Citizen 2015 Earth Day.

Watch: William McDonough lecture at UCLA

Last month William McDonough gave a lecture, “Design for the Circular Economy in the Ecological Century,” part of the Oppenheim Lecture Series.

McDonough to give keynote at USCCF 2015 Sustainability Forum

On May 6 & 7, 2015, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, in partnership with The Ellen MacArthur Foundation, will host the 2015 Sustainability Forum.

March 12: William McDonough keynote discusses material health

“Material Health: Authentic Transparency and Optimization,” is the title of McDonough’s special keynote presentation on March 12, 2015, in Chicago. The event is hosted by HOK, AIA Chicago, USGBC and Shaw Contract Group. As a global sustainability leader and architect, McDonough will discuss what material health is about and that it is more than just materials. In his presentation, McDonough […]

The McDonough Conversations: Davos talks circular economy

Many of the programs that took place at Davos 2015 were related to Cradle to Cradle and the circular economy. The number of sessions that discussed these themes compared to previous years has grown. Seeing Cradle to Cradle and circular economy becoming mainstream after several years, was a delight for McDonough: “They’re just business as usual now. That’s […]

The McDonough Conversations: Save The Soil, Save Ourselves

In the latest installment of The McDonough Conversations, William McDonough and Joel Makower talk soil. “The packaging we are designing will either go back to soil or go back to industry,” says McDonough. “Using the Cradle to Cradle protocol and looking at whole new systems of packaging for all food and dry goods where the […]

The Circular Guide to Christmas

Veolia, a global leader in optimized resource management, published a holiday gift guide titled “The circular guide to Christmas,” offering suggestions on environmentally conscious gifts including The Upcycle: Beyond Sustainability–Designing for Abundance, by William McDonough and Michael Braungart. The circular guide to Christmas: Book The Upcycle: Beyond Sustainability–Designing for Abundance Little Sun solar lamp A […]