… It reminds me of where sustainability began in most companies: through compliance and within the environmental health & safety function.” Nick Page (YSE/SOM ‘25) also echoed that the heavy focus on … to farmers already doing those practices, which could be considered as non-additional, benefits the cause,” noted Lise de Maere (SOM ‘24). “Those farmers are the most trustworthy …
… Energy Sciences Institute), Harrsion Meyer (SOM, YSE) have created Oxylus Energy (aka Carbon Loop). Oxylus Energy upcycles captured CO2 into green chemicals and fuels, for hard-to-decarbonize sectors like shipping, aviation, and petrochemical production. Prospect Growth … Eric Rubenstein (YC ’04) is Founding Manager Partner at New Climate Ventures, focused on carbon reduction and avoidance which includes but is not limited to food/ag tech, climate …
… Conference, November 9th-10th, is fast approaching! In YCEC’s third year, we are partnering with ClimateHaven , where the conference will host a networking reception. This year’s … incubator that assists startups building solutions to address climate change by decarbonizing our economy and building resilience. They assist early-stage companies in … and an implemented solution, are where the theory and ideation meet reality. Creating a healthy, sustainable, and resilient future requires entrepreneurship, innovation, and a …
… committed to advancing and pursuing a career in the clean energy field. This year we spoke with students in our second cohort to learn about their inspiration, goals, and experience … of the ongoing challenges relating to climate change that continue to deepen and intensify with every new season. Through the Yale School of the Environment (YSE), and as a PSiCE … solutions to climate change that leave no community or ecosystem behind. It is through decarbonization and renewable energy deployment that we can achieve this at local and global …
… prepare for the resilient societies and responsible economies required of us to maintain a healthy, stable environment upon which we live, move, and have our being. While using the … group met once a month over an extended lunch break, these meaningful topics were explored with curiosity and enthusiasm as we wondered, questioned, and considered anew. A Fresh … to full-time, in-person instruction after the COVID-19 pandemic’s darkest days. Filled with veteran students who endured a shut-down campus along with new students fresh with …
… (MEM ‘23), Isobel Campbell (MEM ‘23) and Carolina Sanchez (MEM/MBA ‘24) at Circularity ‘23 with Dandelion the Seahorse. The ocean plastics sculpture was created by Washed Ashore: Art … but with the right support systems and stakeholder collaboration, there could be many benefits (such as waste and carbon emissions reductions, improved customer experience, and … important piece of the puzzle for reuse solutions to scale. For example, Starbucks and CVS Health are piloting reusable cup and bag solutions through Closed Loop Partners’ Center for …
… ownership and decision-making power to low-income communities in the US. We were there with Indigenized Energy , a nonprofit organization and CBEY partner that helps native … resources extracted from sacred ecosystems. The use of these resources doesn’t feel aligned with traditional values. These vary by tribe, but share a common denominator of respecting … and maintenance; and outside developers often extract most or all of the economic benefits of a project. As such, part of Indigenized Energy’s work is to figure out which of …
… conferences going on, in the words of my Uber driver: the coffee one and the fashion one. With one look at my pants, he knew which one I was attending. Just as vibrant and quirky as … Brittany Sierra in 2017, aims to challenge the fashion industry’s unsustainable status quo. With podcasts, forums, articles, and conferences like the one this past April, Brittany has … to shine, and to find a sense of community. The website also features a job board with a specific focus on sustainable fashion roles. This space was one I found early in my …
… who are committed to advancing and pursuing a career in the clean energy field. We spoke with students in the initial cohort to learn about their inspiration, goals, and experience … who are committed to advancing and pursuing a career in the clean energy field. We spoke with students in the initial cohort to learn about their inspiration, goals, and experience … Political Science and Earth & Planetary Sciences major at Yale College, her interest began with a class that exposed the science behind natural disasters. Mary wanted to understand …
… the most environmentally damaging industries globally, accounting for around 10% of global carbon emissions and 20% of global wastewater . Producing a single cotton t-shirt can … amounts of energy . Additionally, the industry generates a significant amount of waste , with an estimated 92 million tonnes of textile waste produced each year. For the average US … greenwashing, or the practice of making false or exaggerated claims about the environmental benefits of a product or service. As consumers become more aware of this issue, they are …