Cradle to Cradle
Cradle to Cradle Certified® is a product standard managed by the Cradle to Cradle Institute. To receive certification, products are assessed for environmental and social performance across five categories: material health, material reuse, renewable energy and carbon management, water stewardship, and social fairness.
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Material Health assesses the level of safety of the chemical used both for humans and the environment
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Material Reutilisation ensures materials can be reused and aims to eliminate waste
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Renewable Energy and Carbon Management assesses whether a business uses renewable energy as well as the business' general impact on Climate Change
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Water Stewardship explores a businesses water use as well as pollution levels
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Social Fairness looks at the businesses social practices and working conditions
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5 levels of certification exist: Basic, Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum
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Paper audits every 2 years
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Certification is valid for 2 years
