Prof. Dr. Michael Braungart

21335 Lüneburg, Universitätsallee 1, C13.115
Fon +4941316772634, michael.braungart@leuphana.de
Professor*in, Professorship of Eco-Design

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Vita

Leuphana University, Professor, Ecodesign and Eco-Effectiveness; Cradle to Cradle - Design, Lüneburg, Germany, 1994-Present

Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University, Visiting Professor

Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 2017-Present, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University

Cradle to Cradle Chair for Innovation and Quality, Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 2009-2017

University of Virginia Darden School of Business, Visiting Professor, Charlottesville, USA, 2002-Present

University of Twente, Visiting Professor, Cradle to Cradle Design at Faculty of Engineering Technology, Enschede, The Netherlands, 2010-2017

Delft University of Technology, Visiting Professor, Building Technology and Services at Faculty of Architecture, Delft, The Netherlands, 2011-2017

Munich University of Technology, Honouree Professor, Cradle to Cradle Elements for Buildings at Faculty of Architecture, Munich, Germany, 2012-2017

Previous Academic positions:

-          University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences Vienna,

           Vienna, Austria, 2012

-          Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, USA, 1995-1999

-          Bauhaus University, Weimar, Germany, 1995-1999

-          University of Wales, Cardiff, U.K., 1995-1999

BUSINESS POSITIONS

EPEA – Environmental Protection Encouragement Agency GmbH, Founder and Scientific Director, Hamburg, Germany, 1987-Present

Hamburger Umweltinstitut e.V., Founder and Scientific Director, Hamburg, Germany, 1989-Present

MBDC McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry, L.L.C., Co-founder and Scientific Director, Charlottesville, USA, 1995-Present

OTHER POSITIONS

United Nations Industrial Development Organization, Senior Environment Expert, Vienna, Austria, 1988-2002

The China-US Center for Sustainable Development, Member, Portland, USA, 2000-Present

Greenpeace, Helped to establish the chemistry section of Greenpeace International, 1982-1985

Greenpeace, Head of chemistry section of Greenpeace International, 1985-1988

 

Projects

  1. ReCab - Nachhaltige Schiffskabinen für eine Kreislaufwirtschaft im Schiffbau; Vorhaben: Integration von Kreislauffähigkeits- und Rücknahmekonzepten in Gestaltungsgrundsätze für innovative maritime Wohnbereiche der Zukunft
    Michael Braungart (Project manager, academic)
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    Project: Research

  2. Modellvorhaben: Neue Strategien und Strukturen für eine Cradle to Cradle Modellregion in Nordost-Niedersachsen
    Michael Braungart (Project manager, academic)
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    Project: Research

  3. Die autarke und nachhaltige Niedrigenergiekabine; Teilprojekt: Wissenschaftliche Begleitung der Entwicklung einer Schiffskabine nach Cradle to Cradle Kriterien und Systemdesignanforderungen
    Michael Braungart (Project manager, academic)
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    Project: Transfer (professional training)

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Publications

Books and anthologies

  1. The Upcycle: Beyond sustainability Designing for abundance
    Michael Braungart (Author) , William McDonough (Author) , 2013 New York , 227 p.

    Research output: Books and anthologies › Book › Research

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Journal contributions

  1. Cradle to Cradle The new Recycling Quality
    Michael Braungart (Author) , 01.12.2021 , in: Wochenblatt für Papierfabrikation, 149, 12 , p. 700-701 , 2 p.

    Research output: Journal contributions › Other (editorial matter etc.) › Research

  2. Comparison of eco-effectiveness and eco-efficiency based criteria for the construction of single-family homes
    Michael Braungart (Author) , Sara Lindner (Author) , Natalie Essig (Author) , 25.02.2019 , in: IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 225, 1 , 9 p.

    Research output: Journal contributions › Conference article in journal › Research › peer-review

  3. Ecological design & engineering for urban environments
    Michael Braungart (Author) , Alan Darlington (Author) , Jay Garland (Author) , Wm Patrick Lucey (Author) , Steven Peck (Author) , Jeff Peeters (Author) , 01.09.2008 , in: Industrial Biotechnology, 4, 3 , p. 211-223 , 13 p.

    Research output: Journal contributions › Comments / Debate / Reports › Research

  4. Cradle-to-cradle design: creating healthy emissions - a strategy for eco-effective product and system design
    Michael Braungart (Author) , William McDonough (Author) , Andrew Bollinger (Author) , 01.09.2007 , in: Journal of Cleaner Production, 15, 13-14 , p. 1337-1348 , 12 p.

    Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review

  5. Applying the principles of green engineering to cradle-to-cradle design
    Michael Braungart (Author) , William McDonough (Author) , Paul T. Anastas (Author) , Julie B. Zimmerman (Author) , 01.12.2003 , in: Environmental Science & Technology, 37, 23 , p. 434A-441A , 8 p.

    Research output: Journal contributions › Journal articles › Research › peer-review

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Contributions to collected editions/anthologies

  1. Cradle to Cradle®. From recycling building components to up-cycllng buildings.: Adapting to accelerated building cycles
    Michael Braungart (Author) , Douglas Mulhall (Author) , 30.01.2014 London , p. 75-86 , 12 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review

  2. Life Cycle analysis
    Michael Braungart (Author) , Douglas Mulhall (Author) , Katja Hansen (Author) , 01.01.2013

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Articles for encyclopedia › Research

  3. Materials Banking and Resource Repletion, Role of Buildings, and Materials Passports
    Michael Braungart (Author) , Douglas Mulhall (Author) , Katja Hansen (Author) , 01.01.2012 New York

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Articles for encyclopedia › Research

  4. Cradle to Cradle Production
    Michael Braungart (Author) , 07.04.2007 London , p. 127-150 , 24 p.

    Research output: Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Contributions to collected editions/anthologies › Research › peer-review

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Activities

  1. 1. Circular Economy Kongress 2020
    Michael Braungart (Keynote Speaker)

    Activity: Conference Presentations › Transfer

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Press / Media

  1. BMW Jahreskonferenz Medientag 2021
    1 Media contribution

    Press/Media: Press/Media

  2. Environmental and health impacts of masks
    1 Media contribution

    Press/Media: Press/Media

  3. Verleihung Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis Design
    1 participation

    Press/Media: Press/Media

  4. Interview: Cradle to Cradle - Für eine Welt ohne Müll
    1 Media contribution

    Press/Media: Press/Media

  5. Die Zukunft der Kunststoffe: Cradle to Cradle
    1 Media contribution

    Press/Media: Press/Media

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Prizes

  1. Deutscher Nachhaltigkeitspreis für "Cradle to Cradle"
    Michael Braungart (Recipient) ,

    Prize: external Prizes, scholarships, distinctions, appointments › Research

  2. Goldene Blume von Rheydt - Umweltschutzpreis der Stadt Mönchengladbach
    Michael Braungart (Recipient) ,

    Prize: external Prizes, scholarships, distinctions, appointments › Research

  3. Doctor Honoris Causa
    Michael Braungart (Recipient) ,

    Prize: external Prizes, scholarships, distinctions, appointments › Education

  4. SEA of Excellence Award
    Michael Braungart (Recipient) ,

    Prize: external Prizes, scholarships, distinctions, appointments › Research

  5. Hero of the Planet Award
    Michael Braungart (Recipient) ,

    Prize: external Prizes, scholarships, distinctions, appointments › Transfer

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Teaching