Sustainable Solutions for the Design World
by Material ConneXion
“One of the things you have to remember about sustainability is that it will take us all forever to accomplish.”
The words of William McDonough, one of the creators of the Cradle to Cradle design philosophy, are not meant to discourage, but rather they are meant to reflect the holistic way that they approach the topic of sustainability. For McDonough and his partner, Dr. Michael Braungart, sustainability is something that should be implicit in every facet of design and of life. Given today’s demands for more socially and environmentally conscious products and materials, it is important for companies to positively define their global impact and be leaders in environmental performance.
Recognizing the value of each other’s expertise, Material ConneXion has joined forces with McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC) and the Environmental Protection Encouragement Agency (EPEA) to create the leading global platform for developing innovative, sustainable and Cradle to CradleSM materials and products. Material ConneXion, MBDC and EPEA are leading global experts, respectively, in material solutions, sustainable design, and environmental chemistry.
The combined resources of the three partners offer an invaluable sustainable design toolkit: Cradle to Cradle material information, assessment and certification, access to Cradle to Cradle materials, and the tools to develop Cradle to Cradle materials and products. Together, the group will offer specific knowledge in sustainable material solutions and practices, objective design recommendations, and a breadth of worldwide experience across multiple industries.
As collaborators with synergistic services, they aim to provide clients with a competitive edge, expanding their ability to innovate and optimize their sustainable product and material solutions. In helping them make better products, they will also increase the long-term profitability of their clients. Through higher quality product design, closer control of the production processes, and smarter material use, reuse and recycling, they will help companies incorporate ecologically-intelligent design and enhanced business value into their overall framework.
Unified in the belief that good design is good business, Material ConneXion, MBDC and EPEA are committed to providing greater global access to industry-changing Cradle to Cradle material solutions.
For more information, please contact sustainability@materialconnexion.com
There are many materials that can help you reach your goals. To find out about them, contact us.