Metodología C2C

EPEA Switzerland GmbH CH-Bäch Albin Kälin Geschäftsführer/CEO Nordic Seminar Textile and Fashion Oslo - Norway

June 8, 2010

EPEA: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ENCOURAGEMENT AGENCY STRUCTURE:
EPEA Internationale Umweltforschung GmbH Internationally operating scientific consulting and research company based in Hamburg Founded in 1987 by Prof. Michael Braungart, former head of Chemistry Divisionof Greenpeace Multidisciplinary team of app. 40 scientists (biologists, chemists, physists, environmental engineers) EPEA International - EPEA Nederland - EPEA Eindhoven - EPEA Kopenhagen - EPEA Taipeh - EPEA Switzerland EPEA Switzerland GmbH

EPEA Switzerland GmbH develops and implements together with a team of experienced industry and business managers Cradle to Cradle® products and servicesin cooperation with the scientific institute EPEA Internationale Umweltforschung GmbH in Hamburg. EPEA Switzerland focuses for all industries in Austria and Switzerland and the Textile Industry worldwid

MISSION TO DEVELOP CRADLE TO CRADLE® SOLUTIONS

EXAMPLES OF A CRADLE TO CRADLE® PROJECTS

1. Investigations and optimization of products and material flows

2. Research of alternatives tomaterials that are positive to human and environmental health

3. Business Service Concept Developments

EPEA‘s HOME SINCE 2007 IN HAMBURG
Owner: Building: Patriotische Gesellschaft 1765 Altes Rathaus (former Major House)

EPEA FOCUS: ALL INDUSTRIES MATERIAL STREAMS
Industries Textilies Leather Accessories Packaging Paper Shoes Furniture White Goods Aircraft Chemystry Building MaterialsFacility Management Apparel Carpets Cosmetics Cleaning Products Hygienic Products Toys Office Furniture Automotive Railway Optical Industry Nutrient Management Services Industry Touristic Agriculture Mobility Energy Finance Logicstics Government Organisations

CRADLE TO CRADLE DESIGN AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT CRADLE TO CRADLE® DESIGN AND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

CRADLE TO CRADLE® DESIGNAND SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Core-Competences: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Material Assessment Material Alternative Research Network Management Supply Chain Management Knowledge Trustee

CRADLE TO CRADLE® CERTIFICATION

EXAMPLES CRADLE TO CRADLE® CERTIFIED PRODUCTS
EXAMPLES FOR CERTIFICATIONS (MBDC)

Tartan Track: Silver

Timber Sil Wood Treatment agent: Silver Steelcase Workstation: SilverVictor Inovatex: Gold

Mirra Chair: Silver/Gold

Shaw Eco Worx Tile: Silver

EXAMPLES CRADLE TO CRADLE® CERTIFIED PRODUCTS

CRADLE TO CRADLE® MATERIAL PLATTFORM

•Knowledge base for information about new and innovative materials • Innovative materials library • Scientific approaches to develop new materials and products

EXACRADLE TO CRADLE® INDUSTRY NETWORK PLATTFORM

2008 November12 - 14 + 2011

ARE THEY TOO MANY ?

THE BIOMASS OF ANTS IS FOUR TIMES GREATER THAN THAT OF HUMANS

CRADLE TO GRAVE DESIGN PARADIGM

ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTERS

BAD DESIGN OF TOYS:

TOXIC GASEOUS EMISSIONS

ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

30 YEARS OF ENVIRONMENTAL DISCUSSION

OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMPANIES CHANGE THE FOCUS TO PRODUCT QUALITY

CRADLE TO CRADLE® DESIGN PARADIGM

•WASTE EQUALS FOOD • USE CURRENT SOLAR INCOME • CELEBRATE DIVERSITY

DESIGN BEYOND PRODUCT DESIGN – BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS

Regenerate

Take

Make

Make

Take

Regenerate

DESIGN BEYOND PRODUCT DESIGN – TECHNICAL SYSTEMS

Regenerate

Take

Make

Make Take

Regenerate

CRADLE TO CRADLE®: THE GOAL IS QUALITY

ECO-EFFECTIVENESS DEFINE, INCREASE, SUPPORT, OPTIMIZEECO-EFFICENCY

IDENTIFY THE BEST: ABC-X CATEGORIZATION
OPTIMAL OPTIMIZING

TOLERABLE

NOT ACCEPTABLE OPTIMIZI NOT CHARACTERIZED

QUALITY PROGRESS: CRADLE TO CRADLE® OVER TIME

ECO-EFFECTIVENESS

CLIENTS AND SUPPLIERS ARE REGARDED AS PARTNERS FOR A QUALITY TO REACH.

CLIMATEX® LIFECYCLE™: BIOLOGICAL NUTRIENT

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