Cradle to Cradle® (C2C) is a holistic design and production concept based on the principle of designing materials and products in such a way that they can be fully returned to biological or technical cycles after use without any loss of quality. The aim is to avoid waste in the traditional sense and to create nutrient cycles instead, following the example of nature.
Five criteria are at the heart of the C2C principle: Material health, recyclability, use of renewable energy, responsible use of water and social fairness. Products that are developed according to this concept can be Cradle to Cradle Certified®. C2C is used in numerous sectors, such as the textile industry and packaging.