… Drew had a history with measuring air quality. Before coming to Yale, Drew had spent years studying air pollution in Berkeley and Argentina. The monitors that he used were extremely … Drew had a history with measuring air quality. Before coming to Yale, Drew had spent years studying air pollution in Berkeley and Argentina. The monitors that he used were extremely … Drew had a history with measuring air quality. Before coming to Yale, Drew had spent years studying air pollution in Berkeley and Argentina. The monitors that he used were extremely …
… I basically experienced 3 days of fantasy life during the fourth annual Zero Rally . A showcase for zero- and low-emission vehicles, the Zero Rally featured a variety of cars driving … to demonstrate the practicality and performance of today’s growing ranks of clean-running automobiles, I was personally eager to kick the tires of so many different makes and models, … I basically experienced 3 days of fantasy life during the fourth annual Zero Rally . A showcase for zero- and low-emission vehicles, the Zero Rally featured a variety of cars driving …
… The spotlight at this year’s Detroit Auto Show focused most intensely not on virile sports cars or new electric vehicles, but on … As Randall Scheps, the Automotive Marketing Director for the global aluminum company Alcoa put it, “that’s like removing a Harley-Davidson from the back of the truck.” Alcoa … with steel in heat exchangers, wheels, engines, and hoods. These changes were driven by industry recognition of certain performance benefits of aluminum, and by changing consumer …
… Solar Decathlon, fellow FES students won Duke's inaugural Energy in Emerging Markets case competition, two teams of FES students came away with wins at the DOE Better Buildings Case Competition in Washington, D.C. While most students were enjoying exotic spring break … Solar Decathlon, fellow FES students won Duke's inaugural Energy in Emerging Markets case competition, two teams of FES students came away with wins at the DOE Better Buildings …
… and WWF Vietnam. In collaboration with the Center for Industrial Ecology at Yale and the Alcoa Foundation, we have established the “ Alcoa Fellowship – Leadership in Municipal … 4 summer interns placed with the City of Austin and City of Boston, the Fellowship aims to study and enhance municipal recycling programs across the United States, with a particular … investor community. The initial phase of the project will focus on the electricity utility industry within the United States. If you are interested to apply for any of the open …
… materials management, and the American public's attitudes on climate change. In every case, panelists will offer insights for embedding social and environmental sustainability … small, local government—and then taking these efforts to scale. In addition to leaders from industry, NGOs, and government, the Yale Center for Business and the Environment will … materials management, and the American public's attitudes on climate change. In every case, panelists will offer insights for embedding social and environmental sustainability …
… remains an act of consumption. Business typically feeds individual demand, but in the case of recycling individuals feed industry. The scale of these reversed material flows is almost unimaginably large. In Austin, Texas alone, where I am spending the summer on a fellowship through the Alcoa Foundation, we recycled nearly 500,000 tons of material in 2013. The potential exists …
… such that no trade-offs are necessary, Winston explained that it all depends on the industry and where the biggest resource drains are in that industry. For example, “The water we use to shampoo our hair, and the energy we use to heat … has traditionally been in making the denim and the dying process.” This is why the denim industry needs radical innovation to improve its processes, (though Levi’s does also talk to …
… blue bins and registering businesses with recycling haulers. Through a fellowship with the Alcoa Foundation this summer, I’m experiencing the challenges first-hand. Though the city … persuasion of the customer base, and environmental awareness of the managers. Consider the case of the Ill-Informed Manager . Just days ago I spoke with the manager of a popular … persuasion of the customer base, and environmental awareness of the managers. Consider the case of the Ill-Informed Manager . Just days ago I spoke with the manager of a popular …
… But reality seldom favors the obvious. The city of Austin, Texas, where I’m working as an Alcoa Foundation fellow this summer, diverts only 31 percent of its waste, leaving 69 … But reality seldom favors the obvious. The city of Austin, Texas, where I’m working as an Alcoa Foundation fellow this summer, diverts only 31 percent of its waste, leaving 69 … But reality seldom favors the obvious. The city of Austin, Texas, where I’m working as an Alcoa Foundation fellow this summer, diverts only 31 percent of its waste, leaving 69 …