Tim Janßen

Co-Founder and Executive Director
Cradle to Cradle NGO
Germany
Tim Janßen is co-founder and executive director of Cradle to Cradle NGO. Through the organisation, he has been working to advance the integration of the Cradle to Cradle school of thought and design concept into economics and politics, and to implement C2C flagship projects such as the C2C LAB in Berlin. For around 10 years, he has been a sought-after expert on C2C innovation, circular business models, and green entrepreneurship, speaking at events, contributing as a guest commentator and being featured in interviews in print and digital media, as well as engaging with political decision makers. In addition, Janßen teaches at several German universities.

Sessions

5 Sep 2025 – 15:00
Creator Stage (Creator Hub, Palais)
15 min
From Trash to Treasure: Rethinking Design with Cradle to Cradle
Designing for circularity, not waste – how Cradle to Cradle gives products a life without end.
Speakers T. Janßen (Cradle to Cradle NGO)
Supply chain
Sustainability
IFA Next
8 Sep 2025 – 13:00
IFA Next Lab
60 min
Positive Impact – Create Sustainable Products and Business Models with Cradle to Cradle
In the Cradle to Cradle workshop, participants will learn how to create circular products and business models that deliver real added value.
Speakers T. Janßen (Cradle to Cradle NGO)
Language: English
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Supply chain
Sustainability
IFA Next
8 Sep 2025 – 14:30
Creator Stage (Creator Hub, Palais)
1 h 30 min
Deep Dive Positionpaper: Cradle to Cradle in Consumer Electronics
Where policy meets practice: How business and government can advance the circularity of electronics through Cradle to Cradle.
Speakers N. Griefahn (Cradle to Cradle NGO), T. Janßen (Cradle to Cradle NGO), M. Mack (Liebherr-Hausgeräte GmbH), C. Eckert (ZVEI), B. Urban (WIK Group), C. Waldeck (Shift GmbH), I. Gomez (Cradle to Cradle)
Language: German
Governance / Policy  / Data privacy
Supply chain
Sustainability
IFA Next
9 Sep 2025 – 11:30
Dream Stage (Hall 25)
60 min
Re:Design with Cradle to Cradle – How Circular Consumer Tech Becomes Part of the Solution with Cradle to Cradle
Pioneers in circular tech design show how Cradle to Cradle drives innovation, market success, and positive change.
Speakers M. Mack (Liebherr-Hausgeräte GmbH), B. Urban (WIK Group), C. Waldeck (Shift GmbH), T. Janßen (Cradle to Cradle NGO)
Language: German
Supply chain
Sustainability
IFA Next