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Cradle to Cradle is co-authored by William McDonough and Michael Braungart who are the co-founders of MBDC.


McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry, LLP
. . . creators of the eco-effective agenda

Founded by William McDonough and Michael Braungart in 1995, McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC) is a product and process design firm dedicated to transforming the design of products, processes, and services worldwide. The firm seeks to implement its founders' vision and intention to promote and power "the Next Industrial Revolution" through intelligent design. Employing Cradle to Cradle DesignSM, MBDC uses eco-effective strategies (rather than the more typical eco-efficient approach) to create products and systems that contribute to economic, social, and environmental prosperity.

MBDC is based in Charlottesville, Virginia, and works with clients worldwide. The staff includes specialists in numerous fields and a wealth of experience. MBDC also collaborates frequently with Michael Braungart's firm EPEA in Hamburg, Germany, which has been developing key strategies for material intelligence for fifteen years.


McDonough Consulting

In addition to his design firms, William McDonough offers consulting services to select clients worldwide. Mr. McDonough applies his vision and experience to helping leaders of business and industry reenvision their organizational models and missions to prepare for the Next Industrial Revolution. He is also a renowned speaker available on a limited basis for institutional and corporate engagements.

Contact McDonough Consulting for more information.