Suki Kler Young is a Chemist and Environmental Scientist, who has worked for the past 14 years at EPEA GmbH, founded by Prof. Michael Braungart who co-originated the Cradle to Cradle® Design Concept. Through detailed chemical and materials analysis Suki has worked with companies at various points in the supply chain – from materials producers, such as DSM and AkzoNobel (incl. plastics, paints and coatings); to product manufacturers, such as Auping (beds), Desso/Tarkett (flooring) and Mosa (tiles); as well as materials recyclers, such as Black Bear Carbon – to establish a truly circular economy. She has supported clients from the development of a new assessment methodology to innovative circular product design concepts.