… attended GreenBiz , a corporate sustainability conference held in Phoenix, Arizona. This experience gave students a real-world opportunity to be immersed in the sustainability … of our shared mission and the creativity, commitment, and collaboration that define this vibrant community. As we move forward, we carry the lessons learned, the connections … attended GreenBiz , a corporate sustainability conference held in Phoenix, Arizona. This experience gave students a real-world opportunity to be immersed in the sustainability …
… students for the immediate and future realities of climate change? At an institution like this, it makes perfect sense to hire world-class scholars to teach cutting-edge courses, … the world’s great challenges and our role as members of this planetary community if we don’t first trust each other. In order to face the needs of our communities - from New Haven … of the world’s top scholars, finest libraries, and everything an Ivy League school could buy, it was in this deeply committed and diverse group of grad students that many of them …
… and rebate incentives for businesses to transition from single-use to reusable containers. This has enabled companies in attendance, such as r.Cup , Bold Reuse , and Reusables.com , … Chemical recycling allows “full circularity” by returning materials to their chemical building blocks (monomers) and rebuilding virgin materials. However, toxic emissions during … many inspiring circularity initiatives across industries, but there is still a lot to be done! Related Programs CBEY 2050 Fellows WBCSD Internships Moving the Needle: An Exploration …
… other words, to catalyze the shift from industrial chemistry to industrial biology. Watch this conversation with Executive Director of CBEY Stuart DeCew and the General Biological … other words, to catalyze the shift from industrial chemistry to industrial biology. Watch this conversation with Executive Director of CBEY Stuart DeCew and the General Biological … other words, to catalyze the shift from industrial chemistry to industrial biology. Watch this conversation with Executive Director of CBEY Stuart DeCew and the General Biological …
… unsustainable status quo. With podcasts, forums, articles, and conferences like the one this past April, Brittany has cultivated a space for those interested to shine, and to find … The website also features a job board with a specific focus on sustainable fashion roles. This space was one I found early in my YSE career as I looked for ways to find mentors and … better wages, I believe this needs to be accomplished at the company and consumer level. Brands need to prioritize people over profits, while consumers may just need to consume …
… 92 million tonnes of textile waste produced each year. For the average US consumer, this is ~82 pounds of clothing every year, disposed annually . This model is unsustainable, … its life, including promoting textile recycling, upcycling, and/or encouraging consumers to donate or resell clothing instead of throwing it away. There are many exciting start-ups … instance, ThredUp has helped promote circular design by creating an online marketplace for buying and selling second-hand clothing, extending the life of garments that might have …
… to our judges The CBEY team is very grateful for the team of judges that participated in this process. Sophie Beckham (MF’ 02) is VP and Chief Sustainability Officer at …
… a positive impact in their lives and in the world. Available on Coursera , enrollment in this class is free and open to anyone . You can take it at your own pace in your own time, … everyone can see their purpose-driven path to ‘Great Work 1 ’” - Peter Boyd, Instructor In this self-paced, five-week course, participants will learn a framework for identifying their … further.” - Catherine Kennedy, Yale Online Programs Administrator Participants who complete this course will: Improve their ability to get the most out of life Strengthen their …
… Sciences) created BlueGreen Materials, a company seeking to manufacture carbon-negative building materials from the ocean that are stronger, more durable, and self-healing for … solution for sustainable initiatives in the fashion industry. Phigitals works with clothing brands to extend their existing e-commerce websites into a verified white-label resale … and practices using WhatsApp while providing access to sub-seasonal forecasts. Through this tool, they use behavioral elements to incentivize large-scale input from communities to …
… thoughtfully and sustainably designed travel products sold direct-to-consumer. Earlier this summer, Lo & Sons created a prototype for upcycling one of their most popular designs - the Catalina Tote - made entirely out of used or damaged Lo and Sons bags. The goal of this independent study is to design a circular supply chain for upcycling this solution, and creating a supply of components like zippers from other brands, especially within the US. The students will engage with Lo and Sons leadership and …