The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute is dedicated to powering the circular economy through products that have a positive impact on people and planet. Through the Cradle to Cradle Certified Products Program, the Institute sets the global standard for products that are safe, circular and responsibly made. 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 according 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 ... read more The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute is dedicated to powering the circular economy through products that have a positive impact on people and planet. Through the Cradle to Cradle Certified Products Program, the Institute sets the global standard for products that are safe, circular and responsibly made. 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 according 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 frameworks and knowledge they need to transform the way products are designed and made.
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