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Through the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ Products Program, the Institute sets the global standard for products that are safe, circular and made responsibly.

The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute envisions a world in which safe materials and products are developed and manufactured in a prosperous, circular economy to maximize health and well-being for people and planet. Cradle to Cradle Certified is used by future-focused designers, brands, retailers and manufacturers across the value chain to innovate and optimize materials and products a

ccording to the world’s most advanced science-based measures for material health, product circularity, clean air and climate protection, water and soil stewardship, and social fairness. The Institute also powers the global shift to a circular economy through partnerships and collaborative initiatives that equip businesses, governments and other stakeholders with the technical solutions and knowledge they need to innovate the way products are designed and made. The Institute is headquartered in Oakland, California and Amsterdam, the Netherlands with offices in Washington DC.

10/15/2024

📣 Today, the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute proudly launches C2C Certified® Circularity, a new product certification to reshape sustainable product design and manufacturing by empowering companies of all sizes to intentionally develop products for the circular economy.

✅ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗰𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱
C2C Certified® Circularity offers measurable goals to guide all aspects of circular product development – from design and sourcing, to circular systems, packaging, and material health. Backed by rigorous third-party verification, it helps companies meet and go beyond evolving regulatory standards while fostering innovation in circular design. Swipe through the slides below to discover 5 reasons why this certification is of unique value.

♻ 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗴𝗼 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗶𝗿𝗰𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗿, 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿
Read our full press release to learn more about our newest certification: https://c2ccertified.org/articles/introducing-c2c-certified-circularity

05/24/2024

Dansk Wilton received Cradle to Cradle Certified® Bronze for their DW Contract Axminster ORIGIN and DW Contract Axminster on the basis of our standard version 4.0.

Both ranges consist of woven broadloom carpets designed specifically for the hospitality sector. These certificates were assessed by Vugge til Vugge ApS and are part of Dansk Wilton's growing portfolio of certified products.

View all certificates in our product registry:
https://c2ccertified.org/certified-products/dw-contract-axminster

05/21/2024

We’re hiring! Join our international team as Standards Manager or Certification Associate.

The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute is looking for exceptional individuals to join our highly dedicated and talented team to help advance the Institute's global work to power innovation for the circular economy.

Be part of our mission as:
▶ Standards Manager: Lead strategic advancement of our certification standard, shaping sustainable practices worldwide.
▶ Certification Associate: Enhance product sustainability with your expertise in detailed certification.

Are you ready to make a difference? Learn more and apply now:
https://ow.ly/i8Vp50RPkNP

05/15/2024

Blueland eco-friendly cleaning products brand, received a C2C Certified Material Health Certificate™ at the Silver level for their Disinfecting Multi-Surface Cleaner.

Blueland’s products are designed to reduce the need for plastic packaging. The Disinfecting Multi-Surface Cleaner is made to be used with their Cradle to Cradle Certified® Gold level Cleaning Spray Forever Bottles, where the bottle is filled with water at home and the tablet is dropped in to create a surface cleaner.

The Disinfecting Multi-Surface Cleaner is an addition to a growing portfolio of certified Blueland products. This certificate was assessed by MBDC.

View the certificate in our product registry:
https://ow.ly/EJka50RyYYB

05/02/2024

The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute is proud to announce the release of Version 4.1 of the Cradle to Cradle Certified® Product Standard, a significant leap forward in circular product innovation.

The enhanced version, built on user feedback and industry expertise, offers a more accessible framework without compromising on rigor. Designed for companies striving to create products fit for the circular economy, Version 4.1 represents a comprehensive pathway for continuous improvement and verification, to create products that are truly .

The new Version 4.1 standard will be effective 1 July 2024; from this date, the Institute will start accepting applications.

Learn more about the new standard here: https://c2ccertified.org/articles/introducing-c2c-certified-r-version-4-1

04/29/2024

As Earth month draws to a close, dive into Amazon.com's Climate Pledge Friendly program in this video highlighting Cradle to Cradle Certified®'s sustainability feature. The Climate Pledge Friendly program aims to help customers make more informed choices by identifying products that have sustainable attributes.

Explore more about the sustainability certifications in the program and shop products: https://www.amazon.com/b?node=21221608011

04/26/2024

Roxane Spears, Vice President of Sustainability at Tarkett Official North America, addresses their commitment to optimizing processes and products with a focus on social equity and circularity in the flooring industry. She highlights the significant role played by Cradle to Cradle Certified® in establishing a holistic sustainability standard for their operations.

Watch the full panel conversation to learn how the Cradle to Cradle Certified framework is helping Blueland, QWSTION, Bananatex®, and Tarkett Official achieve circular transformation: https://c2ccertified.org/articles/cradle-to-cradle-certified-framework-for-innovation-with-john-mascari-hannes-schoenegger-and-roxane-spears

04/24/2024

Wellicious has received Cradle to Cradle Certified® Gold for their Yoga and Activewear. The certification covers apparel made from three different types of fabric. As part of their recertification, they have newly introduced the Wellicious Control Bra to the range.

View the certificate in our product registry: https://ow.ly/EM8750RhjRX

04/23/2024

Nicole Cerroni, Vice President of Sustainability at L'Oréal Group, explains their commitment to circularity and the integration of sustainable practices across their product lines, including an extensive portfolio of Cradle to Cradle Certified® products.

To learn more from three leading companies on the lessons learned by creating value through circular practices in their respective businesses, watch the full panel conversation featuring Shaw Industries Group, Inc., JUUNOO and L'Oréal Group here:
c2ccertified.org/articles/the-value-of-circular-product-development-with-candi-hampton-chris-van-de-voorde-and-nicole-cerroni

04/22/2024

Today on we celebrate the companies in our Cradle to Cradle Certified® Products Program who have taken concrete steps towards creating products that positively impact people and planet.

How we design and make products today shapes the world we will inhabit tomorrow. is the global standard for products that are safe, circular and responsibly .

Products and materials are assessed across five holistic categories of sustainability performance:

1. Material Health
2. Product Circularity
3. Clean Air & Climate Protection
4. Water & Soil Stewardship
5. Social Fairness

Learn more about Cradle to Cradle Certified® here:
https://ow.ly/CnPQ50RkXGh

04/19/2024

Nora Rizzo, Ethical Materials Director at Grace Farms, CT leading Design for Freedom by Grace Farms, explains the importance of addressing social equity in the built environment and the need for transparency in the material supply chain. She pinpoints how the Design for Freedom toolkit addresses social fairness in the built environment and aims to remove forced labor.

Learn more about the new initiatives driving large-scale market transformation in this panel conversation featuring EON, 2BPolicy and Grace Farms Foundation by clicking here: c2ccertified.org/articles/new-initiatives-driving-large-scale-market-transformation-with-bente-bauer-natasha-franck-and-nora-rizzo

04/16/2024

John Mascari, Co-Founder and COO of Blueland, discusses how adopting the holistic approach of the Cradle to Cradle Certified® framework plays a significant role in their innovation strategies. He discusses Blueland’s mission to eliminate single-use plastic packaging, their refill system, and growing portfolio of Cradle to Cradle Certified® products.

To learn more about the ways in which is helping Blueland, QWSTION, Bananatex, and Tarkett Official achieve circular transformation, watch the full panel conversation here: https://c2ccertified.org/articles/cradle-to-cradle-certified-framework-for-innovation-with-john-mascari-hannes-schoenegger-and-roxane-spears

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