Cradle to Cradle Certified Catalyst Program Now Free to All

by Jonathan McGaha | September 27, 2016 12:00 am

Product innovators, sustainability practitioners and professionals looking to drive positive impact and learn best practices for the future of design and manufacturing, now have the opportunity to participate in the
Cradle to Cradle Certified Catalyst program, free of charge.

The
Cradle to Cradle Certified Catalyst Program helps product developers, designers and manufacturers better understand and implement the Cradle to Cradle Certified Product Program, which provides a continuous improvement pathway towards the development of responsible, sustainable products based on five characteristics: material health, material reuse, renewable energy, water stewardship and social fairness.

The core of the Catalyst program is a 2.5 hour self-paced online course comprised of three modules, that provide the context for Cradle to Cradle Certified product development, along with an overview of the product standard and resources to help practitioners drive change in their companies and industry using the Cradle to Cradle Certified product standard as a guide.

Previously accessible for a nominal fee, the program is available to all free of charge as of September 2016 thanks to generous support from the Roy A. Hunt Foundation[1].

“We’re thrilled that going forward the Catalyst program is available to anyone with an interest in the Cradle to Cradle Certified product program,” said Marisa Guber, community of practice manager for the Institute. “It can sometimes seem daunting to undertake the Cradle to Cradle journey, especially when you’re just getting started. The Catalyst program gives newcomers a clear understanding of the Cradle to Cradle Certified process, and helps existing practitioners deepen their knowledge.”

Participants who complete the course receive access to resources for implementing Cradle to Cradle design within their organization, and potentially pursuing Cradle to Cradle Certification. They also become part of an online community that includes a dedicated forum for exchanging ideas, asking questions and sharing best practices, plus offers the chance to participate in a variety of peer-to-peer learning opportunities.

“Beyond education alone, the Catalyst Program offers a dynamic and powerful opportunity to connect and collaborate with other Cradle to Cradle Certified practitioners across sectors, industries and location,” said Guber. “With this in mind, Catalyst community members also receive support through an evolving set of resources and opportunities, like webinars and conference calls, designed to offer first hand insight into real-world Cradle to Cradle challenges and successes.”

“Cultivating a robust, inclusive multi-industry community of professionals, with a shared dedication to driving materials innovation and positive product development via the Cradle to Cradle Certified Product Program is mission critical for the Institute,” said Institute President Lewis Perkins. “Initiating open access to the Catalyst Program is one of the many steps we’re taking to build that community and, in the process, advance our collective mission of a positive future powered by Cradle to Cradle Certified products.”

For more information, or to register for the Catalyst program, visit
c2ccertified.org/catalyst.

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