… How might one go about preparing 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 … not just react to current ones. This past year, conversations covered everything from the future of food sovereignty and designing new commons to disrupting traditional … at the Dinner Table Caity Stuart (Masters of Divinity '23) Cameron Kritikos (Master of Environmental Management '23, Masters of Divinity '23) How might one go about preparing …
… 2023 … Aug 31, 2023 The Round up on Circularity 2023 Sofia John (MBA '24, Master of Environmental Management '24) Carolina Sánchez Badini (MBA '24, Master of Environmental … the growing focus on reuse, circularity metrics, chemical recycling, and progress on the UN Global Treaty to End Plastic Pollution. Supply Chain Traceability With the rise and fall … chemical and mechanical recycling. Mechanical recycling is more common and entails physical changes such as melting plastic bottles or creating paper pulp. However, over time …
… space. The Sustainable Fashion Forum Conference 2023: Nuanced Layers was a fashion and environmental lover’s dream. The Sustainable Fashion Forum (SFF), founded by Brittany … an extension of us. This session paired well with another on what we can take away from fast fashion strategy. Perhaps the future of sustainable fashion requires help from … the New York Fashion Act “Requires fashion retail sellers and manufacturers to disclose environmental and social due diligence policies; establishes a community benefit fund for …
… The fashion industry is one of the most environmentally damaging industries globally, accounting for around 10% of global carbon … the former is definitely more appealing to consumers and brands. For the industry to change, we must try and reward transparency where possible, as consumers and as businesses. …
… , created in 2008, awards $25,000 to a promising student business venture that advances environmental sustainability. As part of Startup Yale , the Sustainable Venture Prize was … Carbon Loop : Creates a circular economy by cheaply sequestering carbon at low-temperatures from industry and produces high-value byproducts General Biological : Makes mass-market … Beckham (MF’ 02) is VP and Chief Sustainability Officer at International Paper (IP), a global packaging and pulp company, where she works across the enterprise to advance …
… feedback and seed funding for early-stage innovative solutions addressing climate change. The proposed solutions include a range of sectors closely linked to climate, … After careful revision by external judges, CBEY awarded over $19,000 in grants to seven environmentally-focused ventures. From here, ventures will continue to receive support from … to the region. Journaling for Climate Action: A New Tool for Community-Centered Climate Risk Mitigation Christina Kohler (Yale School of Environment), Emma Barrett (Yale College), …
… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) is looking for a team of students (2-3) to participate … chain for Lo & Sons’ bags. The process will be student-driven, with advice and guidance from CBEY staff and staff at Lo & Sons. The research will culminate in a presentation to Lo … staff and faculty at Yale to understand what barriers exist to scaling up this idea, its environmental impact and how to tackle them. Deliverable: Devise a plan to establish a …
… a waste collection program translate into positive PR, awards, and recognition as an environmentally-friendly company- a factor that is important to attracting younger … the right path to sustainability, then ...it can raise the bar for other companies.” Major global organizations, such as the World Economic Forum and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation … “incremental improvements” and “pushing the envelope” in ways that “will keep [creating change].” Marian Chertow and Alex Payne both view TerraCycle as a company creating impact …
… crucial to transforming the electricity and transportation sectors, which contribute 40% to global greenhouse gas emissions. Lithium-ion batteries in particular have contributed to the … Punhani (SOM ‘21), Neil Pineda (SOM ‘22) Many traditional agricultural practices are not environmentally sustainable due to their high use of water resources and contribution to climate change. Agriculture consumes 70% of global water supply and produces 12% of global …
… in material production than it releases during manufacturing and shipping.” Climate Change & COVID-19 These days, Dharia and Heller have been working diligently to scale the … by frontline workers. The co-founders learned of their shared commitment to social and environmental good at a rooftop bar during an internship with Bain & Company. Dharia at the … said Monika, is that from a consumer perspective, purchasing eco-friendly ponchos is a low-risk way to showcase your dedication to sustainability. For some, another selling point is …