This document discusses cradle thinking and sustainability beyond recycling. It is authored by Joel Svedlund and presents concepts like cradle-to-cradle and waste-as-food. The document outlines business opportunities in developing closed-loop material cycles and new products/services in areas like renewable materials and recycling. It argues for cross-discipline collaboration and customer-focused development to drive demand for more sustainable solutions.
2. Cradle thinkingJoel SvedlundCradle the future! Whats beyond sustainability?Cradle thinkingJoel SvedlundWhat is the problem really?A beautiful sea creature?photographers: David Liittschwager & Susan Middleton joel@svedlund.info
27. Cradle thinkingJoel SvedlundThe Power of NetworkingCross-competencegroupsWith customers and usersWith suppliersInspired by arts and cultureRoom for visionaryideasjoel@svedlund.info
28. Cradle thinkingJoel SvedlundDemand drives businessWho pays your salary?CustomerknowledgeCustomerco-developmentLong-term relationshipsjoel@svedlund.info
29. FurtherresourcesSwedish C2C network: www.cradlenet.seOfficial C2C certifying agency: www.mbdc.comC2C Development agency: www.epea.comC2C Certification: www.c2ccertified.comBook: Cradle to Cradle remaking the waywe make thingsFilm: Waste = Food (available at Google videos)Cradle thinkingjoel@svedlund.infoJoel Svedlund