James Ewell

As Senior Director of GreenBlue’s Sustainable Materials program, James is responsible for managing the development and practical implementation of its sustainable materials management framework. He has extensive knowledge and experience in sustainable product design and manufacturing, chemical transparency and supply chain management. As Director of Consulting for McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry (MBDC), James developed and implemented Cradle-to-Cradle criteria for designing and manufacturing sustainable products and improving corporate practices. He has worked with numerous corporate clients from a diversity of industrial sectors.

Prior to his tenure at MBDC, James has held positions at organizations such as the Piedmont Environmental Council, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the International Center for Development Policy. In addition, James has a long history of advocacy work in social justice and international development issues. He holds an MA in Urban and Environmental Planning from the University of Virginia, and a BA in History from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.