WeLL Design and ‘cradling’ energy-intensive chains

Cradle to Cradle (C2C) is one of the beckoning prospects for sustainable development. But what does C2C say about energy? And do these two really go together?

The eco-efficiency concept of C2C is mainly focused on materials, while energy issues are discussed less.

C2C is based on the use of unlimited renewable energy. But that is not yet sufficiently at hand. And for the closing of cycles is often even more energy needed than it is today. The big challenge lies in finding the right balance in the development of C2C and the development of keeping sustainable energy. Where do they reinforce each other? Where do they ‘bite’ each other? Mr. H. (Herman) de Boon, is quartermaster of the group ‘C2C, energy efficiency and effectiveness' Chain Efficiency Platform, part of EnergieTransitie. The group `C2C, energy efficiency and effectiveness' has recently issued a ‘beauty contest' for the two most suitable ‘cradling’ energy-intensive chains.