Knowledge

Sustainable Development and the Cradle to Cradle Approach

A literature review to the possibilities to apply the Cradle to Cradle approach in the built environment For several decades there has been a debate in scientific literature in the field of sustainable development in the built environment. Until today there is much confusion what does and does not belong to sustainable development and how […]

Cradle to Cradle pays off!

Companies of the C2C community about their experiences and lessons learned This booklet is about the results of one and a half years of dedication of the Cradle to Cradle Learning Community. A total of seventeen companies took part. In the course of 10 sessions a wide range of topics was handled, from internal support to […]

Inspired by Cradle to Cradle practice in education

The field of education has embraced the Cradle to Cradle philosophy, but could do so in a much more structural way, as companies are actively looking for young people trained in C2C thinking. The new publication Inspired by Cradle to Cradle practice in education contains more than ten engaging practical examples that offer inspiration to […]

enable more // cradle to cradle

How to apply the potential of Cradle to Cradle Envirmental responsibility and business success are not only compatible, but can and should be wholly interdependent. This recognition is fundamental to understanding the Cradle to Cradle® philosophy. It means that by applying the Cradle to Cradle® principles your organisation will make a significant contribution to the […]

Ambitions Renewal Rijnstraat 8

In spring 2009 the decision was made to radically renew the current principal seat of the Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment (VROM), located at Rijnstraat 8 in The Hague. This renewal would aim to drastically modernise the building in many ways making it suitable for use by several central government departments. The […]

Cradle to Cradle and Sustainable Public Procurement

Sustainable public procurement is all about taking environmental and social aspects into account during every stage of the procurement process. Together with local authorities, the Government wants to stimulate the market for sustainable products by leading by example and by itself adopting sustainable procurement practices. Organisations will be able to procure products and services sustainably […]

C2C Network – Cradle to Cradle: Theoretical Framework

This Theoretical Framework provides more detailed information on the principles of the Cradle to Cradle concept and its implications at a theoretical level. The framework helps to develop a common language for the Network and underpins the perspective studies and the ongoing work of the C2CN. The perspective studies will serve as frame of reference […]

C2C Network – Perspective study: Area Spatial Development

This perspective study will serve as frame of reference for follow-up activities and exchanges both within and outside the Cradle to Cradle Network (C2CN) and it aims to reflect the current challenges and opportunities associated with implementing a Cradle to Cradle approach. In total, four perspective studies have been written, in the areas on industry, […]

C2C Network – Perspective study: Industry

This perspective study will serve as frame of reference for follow-up activities and exchanges both within and outside the Cradle to Cradle Network (C2CN) and it aims to reflect the current challenges and opportunities associated with implementing a Cradle to Cradle approach. In total, four perspective studies have been written, in the areas on industry, […]

C2C Network – Perspective study: Build Theme

This perspective study provides an introduction to the Cradle to Cradle (C2C) concept, summarising the content of the Theoretical Framework established by the Cradle to Cradle Network (C2CN). It further addresses the application of the C2C philosophy, and its interpretation through the Limburg Principles and other frameworks, to the area of ‘Build’ (building design and […]