Cradle to Cradle Network
Cradle to Cradle (C2C) (metaphor, antagonism cradle to grave) approach on waste, waste = food, offers a breakthrough in waste prevention and production in closed loops. The Cradle to Cradle concept envisages a challenging future, where the emphasis is on creating eco-effective solutions. The power of C2C lies in its ability to mobilise and inspire.
The Cradle to Cradle Network (C2CN) is a capitalisation network which, aims at reducing raw materials'utilisation, generation of less waste and less environmental pollution as well as enhancing innovation and economic development. In addition, C2CN incites and inspires to action towards a more recycling society.
The overall objective of the project itself is to develop regional action plans, reflecting the principles of the C2C concept, systematising its regional interpretations and settings out how the good practices critically assessed by the network, will be implemented within regional mainstream Structural Funds Programmes. 
To project is designed into two phases. Phase 1 will mainly focus on the transferability of the already identified good practices. Phase 2 will mainly focus on developing regional actions plans. The development of the action plans will be supported by both regional and joint activities. Expert meetings, perspective studies on each of the four predefined thematic target areas (industry, governance, building design, area spatial development) and transfer workshops will ultimately result in the transfer of the good practices into the action plans.
The network’s knowledge will be benefited by systematic dissemination and promotion of the action plans and other C2CN outputs to regional and managing authorities and other actors and institutions in C2C and waste management and prevention. Moreover, the network’s knowledge and good practices will also be disseminated to a wide audience outside the network and across the European Union. 
The project will produce 10 regional action plans, a Good Practice Handbook and a Guide on Waste Management & C2C. The latter will also be of great value for other parties concerned outside the partnership.
A well managed project team will guarantee to reach the objectives. The partnership comprises 10 Partners out of 10 Member States. Partners differ in development in the field of Cradle to Cradle.