This is what Cradle to Cradle stands for

The Cradle to Cradle philosophy was conceived in the 1990s by the German chemist Michael Braungart and the US architect William McDonough. Literally translated, it means "cradle to cradle" - and this also sums up the core of the idea. Everything that is used is a "nutrient". And every nutrient should be preserved. Biological, natural substances in natural cycles, so-called "technical nutrients" in technical cycles. After their use, both should form the basis (i.e. cradle) for the emergence of something new. In this way, Cradle to Cradle products can either be returned to nature or kept in material cycles.

Cradle to Cradle at Pfleiderer as a short film

Pfleiderer therefore attaches great importance to ensuring that the raw materials of our wood-based materials are preserved as completely as possible in a so-called technical cycle - from production to use to recycling. Ideally, after use, the raw materials for new products are created through recycling and the cycle is repeated.

In the following film, you will therefore learn more about what cradle-to-cradle actually means and how Pfleiderer incorporates this topic into its responsibility and daily actions.

These Pfleiderer products have been Cradle to Cradle certified

Pfleiderer's most sustainable wood-based materials are certified according to the principles of the Cradle to Cradle CertifiedTM Product Program. Here, an independent organisation tests material health, recyclability, use of renewable energies, responsible use of water and social justice according to particularly strict standards.

This enables our customers to implement ideas and concepts in a particularly future-proof and resource-saving way.

As part of the current certification process, the following Pfleiderer products, among others, were awarded Cradle to CradleTM Certified Bronze:

The following Pfleiderer products have been awarded Cradle to CradleTM Certified Silver:

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If you have any questions about the Cradle to Cradle certification of our products, please contact environment[at]pfleiderer[dot]com.

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