As innovation partner for safe, environmentally friendly, and circular industrial products, buildings, and urban districts, EPEA develops solutions for the Circular Economy. To this purpose EPEA applies the Cradle to Cradle® design framework, which the company co-developed: Sustainable habitats need circular buildings and products, made from materials and chemicals that are healthy for both humans and the environment. Drawing on 30 years of expertise, chemists, biologists, engineers, and environmental scientists optimize processes for Real Estate and products for all industry sectors, including construction, textiles, packaging, automotive, consumables, and cosmetics. As an accredited Assessment Body, EPEA also guides companies through the process of certifying their products according to the Cradle to Cradle Certified™ product standard. The aim is not to become less bad, but to create positive added value for people, the environment and business – in a Circular Economy powered by Cradle to Cradle®.