Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
The Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute is a global nonprofit focused on advancing the circular economy. It administers the Cradle to Cradle Certified Products Program, which sets a global standard for circular product design and evaluates materials and products across five sustainability performance areas: Material Health, Product Circularity, Clean Air & Climate Protection, Water & Soil Stewardship, and Social Fairness. Thousands of products across categories including building materials, textiles, apparel, footwear, cosmetics and personal care, electronics, print, and packaging have earned Cradle to Cradle certification. The Institute operates from bases in San Francisco, California, and Amsterdam, Netherlands, and serves as an environmental partner of 1% for the Planet. In 2026, it introduced the C2C Certified Listed Facility Program, expanding pathways for bringing certified products to market.