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Albin Kaelin, founder, owner, and CEO of epeaswitzerland gmbh since 2009, has been a pioneering force in advancing the Cradle to Cradle® design concept across diverse industries. His vision dates back to 1993, when he initiated the development of the Climatex® product line, which led to the world’s first Cradle to Cradle® certified products. Unlike conventional recycling, the Cradle to Cradle® approach ensures that materials are preserved as valuable nutrients, designed to circulate in defined biological and technical cycles without loss of quality, enabling multiple product life cycles. Under Kaelin’s leadership, this philosophy has been successfully integrated into practical applications, reshaping sustainable production and design. Recognized globally for his contributions, he has been honored with more than 30 prestigious awards since 2022, including the IE 100 Award (2024) and the title of “Most Innovative CEO of the Year” (2025), underscoring his commitment to innovation and sustainability.