A slide show from the eighth class of a course titled Cradle to Cradle: Closed Loop Systems, which is part of the Certificate for Global Sustainability at the University of California Los Angeles Extension program.

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Cradle to Cradle
Closed Loop Systems
UCLA Extension V5018
March 4, 2010
Kevin Foster O’Donnell
fundamentalist @ threadcollaborative

2. Class 8 V5018 Cradle to Cradle: Closed Loop Systems UCLA Extension
March
Steelcase Field Trip
Certifications
Eliminate Toxins
Resource Preservation
Life Cycle Assessment
Profile Research 3 Due
Closed Loop Systems
Required Reading
Disassembly Research Due
Energy Conservation
Required Reading
Disassembly Research Review
Disassembly Solutions Due
Overview

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4. Class 8 V5018 Cradle to Cradle: Closed Loop Systems UCLA Extension
Disassembly Project
My morning cup of coffee

5. Class 8 V5018 Cradle to Cradle: Closed Loop Systems UCLA Extension
Disassembly Project
Coffee on the go

6. Class 8 V5018 Cradle to Cradle: Closed Loop Systems UCLA Extension
Disassembly Project
Coffee on the go

7. Class 8 V5018 Cradle to Cradle: Closed Loop Systems UCLA Extension
Disassembly Project
Coffee on the go

8. Class 8 V5018 Cradle to Cradle: Closed Loop Systems UCLA Extension
Disassembly Project
Coffee on the go

9. Class 8 V5018 Cradle to Cradle: Closed Loop Systems UCLA Extension
Disassembly Project
Coffee on the go

10. Class 8 V5018 Cradle to Cradle: Closed Loop Systems UCLA Extension
Disassembly Project
Coffee at home

11. Class 8 V5018 Cradle to Cradle: Closed Loop Systems UCLA Extension
Disassembly Project
Coffee at home

12. Class 8 V5018 Cradle to Cradle: Closed Loop Systems UCLA Extension
Disassembly Project
Coffee at home

13. Class 8 V5018 Cradle to Cradle: Closed Loop Systems UCLA Extension
Disassembly Project
Coffee at home

14. Class 8 V5018 Cradle to Cradle: Closed Loop Systems UCLA Extension
Disassembly Project
Coffee production

15. Class 8 V5018 Cradle to Cradle: Closed Loop Systems UCLA Extension
Disassembly Project
Coffee growing regions

16. Class 8 V5018 Cradle to Cradle: Closed Loop Systems UCLA Extension
Disassembly Project
Oil based products

17. Class 8 V5018 Cradle to Cradle: Closed Loop Systems UCLA Extension
Disassembly Project
Paper & coal products

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Disassembly Project
Modes of transportation
100 miles
300 miles
750 miles
3400 miles

19. Class 8 V5018 Cradle to Cradle: Closed Loop Systems UCLA Extension
Disassembly Project
Phases
Disassembly Project
Research Solutions
Discovery Suggestions for
Disassembly closing the loop
Catalogue
Trace Origins
Governing Organizations
Due March 18 Due March 25

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Certifications & Labels

21. Class 8 V5018 Cradle to Cradle: Closed Loop Systems UCLA Extension
Certifications & Labels
Government Agencies

22. Class 8 V5018 Cradle to Cradle: Closed Loop Systems UCLA Extension
Certifications & Labels
NGO

23. Class 8 V5018 Cradle to Cradle: Closed Loop Systems UCLA Extension
Certifications & Labels
Trade Organizations & Corporattions

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Certifications & Labels
USDA BioPreferred

25. Class 8 V5018 Cradle to Cradle: Closed Loop Systems UCLA Extension
Certifications
US Department of Agriculture Organic
Made with Organic Ingredients 100% Organic
70% to 94% of the product is All ingredients are organic. The
organic. The USDA Organic logo USDA Organic logo may be used
cannot be used on packaging. on packaging.
Other Organic
Less than 70% of the product is A minimum of 95% of
organic. The word “Organic” can ingredients are organic. The
be used on the ingredient panel. USDA Organic logo may be used
on packaging.

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Certifications
US Department of Agriculture Organic
Organic food is produced by farmers who emphasize the use of renewable
resources and the conservation of soil and water to enhance environmental
quality for future generations.
Organic meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products come from animals that are
given no antibiotics or growth hormones.
Organic food is produced without using most conventional pesticides;
fertilizers made with synthetic ingredients or sewage sludge; bioengineering;
or ionizing radiation.
Before a product can be labeled "organic," a Government-approved certifier
inspects the farm where the food is grown to make sure the farmer is
following all the rules necessary to meet USDA organic standards.
Companies that handle or process organic food before it gets to your local
supermarket or restaurant must be certified, too.

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Certifications
US Department of Agriculture Organic
Single Attribute
Multi Attribute

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UCLA Extension Winter 2010
Profile Presentations 3 – Certifications & Labels Profile Project 3
Instructor Information
Kevin O’Donnell, fundamentalist and founder @ threadcollaborative
contact: teaching@threadcollaborative.com
Project Overview
There currently exists no authoritative definition for green, sustainable, eco, environmentally favorable, or any other
term being used to describe products that are supposed to be better for the environment. That void is being filled
with government, NGO, and third part certification enterprises attempting mark their territory. It leaves the consumer
in a vulnerable position when trying to navigate all the certifications and labels vying for attention and credibility in the
market. Students will be asked to select a certification/label system, perform research, and deliver their findings in a
report format of their choice.
Suggested Certifications & Labels
No two students may research the same certification/label. They will be chosen on a “first come, first served” basis.
The earlier you select your certification/label, the better. The following are suggestions for potential certifications/
labels:
• UL • B Corporation • FDA • ANSI
• GreenGuard • Energy Star • LEED • SCS
• FSC • Green Seal • MSC • WaterSense
• SFI • Fair Trade • Green Globe • SMaRT
• Cradle to Cradle • USDA Organic • FloorScore • BioPreferred
Feel free to suggest or select your own.
Critical Dates
The following dates are important to keep in mind:
• March 6, 2010: students must select certification/label
• March 11, 2010: research report due
Presentation Requirements
• Students must prepare a printed or digital report documenting research findings.
• Research material should include history, development of use, context, reasons for increased use, key figures,
key advancements that changed the certification/label use, and more.
• Style, method, and report form are to be determined by each student.
Grading Criteria
• Depth of research and exploration.
• Demonstration of specific knowledge about the certification/label.

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