… on its head and turned our attention to the dinner table. When CBEY founded the 2050 Fellows a decade ago, the center committed itself to supporting meetings of graduate students … across Yale’s campus. These meetings encouraged students to imagine and prepare for the resilient societies and responsible economies required of us to maintain a healthy, stable … with new students fresh with curiosity, much of the campus, including the CBEY 2050 Fellows, now lacked institutional memory. Like much of the world, we took this opportunity to …
… in charting a path toward a circular economy. A wide range of organizations were represented, including WWF, Starbucks, REI, Metabolic, and BP. Emerging Leaders Cohort (Tais … With the rise and fall (read: thunderous crash) of various cryptocurrencies and the FTX scandal, you might think blockchain is a thing of the past. And yet, there was a packed … Panel speaker, Mesbah Sabur, is the founder of Circularise . Its blockchain system allows various actors to verify product data throughout the supply chain. Thus, digital …
… and conferences like the one this past April, Brittany has cultivated a space for those interested 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 … and direction while also taking notes on what I would want to bring the growing fashion interest on campus. You may be wondering, what even is sustainable fashion? It’s a hard …
… and 20% of global wastewater . Producing a single cotton t-shirt can require up to 2,700 litres of water and significant amounts of energy . Additionally, the industry generates a … and the workers involved in the industry - many face poor working conditions and low wages. Given these facts, it is needless to say that we must start looking at … direction. Through the launch of Banofi, we have learned that brands have extremely high standards for sustainable materials, and want the material to be 100% backyard compostable, …
… Finalists : 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 … products The teams pitched their ideas and answered questions from the judges. Following deliberations, the judges awarded General Biological the $25,000 prize. Carbon Loop …
… Recently, 23 teams presented their application to the Climate Innovation Grant , a program that provides independent feedback and seed funding for early-stage innovative solutions addressing climate change. The proposed solutions include a range of sectors closely linked to climate, including increasing funding for green ventures, agriculture, fashion, transportation, materials, among others. After careful revision …
… participate in interviews with key stakeholders including CEO Jan Lo and others, perform research and conduct life cycle analysis to determine the best way to set up a circular … be student-driven, with advice and guidance from CBEY staff and staff at Lo & Sons. The research will culminate in a presentation to Lo & Sons leadership, with the opportunity to also publish a related blog …
… Cup Brigade and the Energy Bar Wrapper Brigade, sponsored by Stonyfield Farm and Clif Bar, respectively, laying the foundation of TerraCycle’s flagship program. TerraCycle’s … encouraged to remove the cover and fill it with Target bags. Over 47,000 readers did so, allowing TerraCycle to create the world’s first reusable tote made from plastic bags. … instead of cradle-to-grave. For small businesses, TerraCycle offers Zero Waste Boxes—low-cost, recycling platforms for hundreds of hard-to-recycle waste streams from coffee …
… positioned for exponential future growth, like those at the forefront of a transition to a low-carbon economy. For more background on SPACs, check out this article by Yale lecturer … by doing so deliver enormous value for shareholders and other stakeholders. The students researched and presented potential investment opportunities across four industries – namely … in over 100,000 tonnes of CO2 reduction. Hydrogen Students: Aaron Moser (SOM ‘22), Jonathan Silverthorne (SOM-YSE ‘21), Ripley Carson (SOM ‘21) The US hydrogen market is …
… single-use plastics. The process itself absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, resulting in a product with a lifecycle that removes more carbon from the atmosphere in … 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 that the ponchos simply allow people to enjoy the outdoors in a more sustainable way. Dharia and Heller hope to expand …