… and build state-of-the-art buildings to facilitate dynamic discoveries and host coveted conversations. This past year at Yale’s Center for Business and Environment (CBEY), we … have our being. While using the frameworks of business and the environment to help guide conversations, the group’s discussion topics varied significantly, all of which aimed to … 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 …
… (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 … by a focused tutorial session and mentions in several panels. The main takeaway from these conversations was that implementing successful reuse programs is challenging, but with the … Circular Outputs: the quantity of materials and waste captured post-use, diverted from landfill, and recovered for re-use, upcycling, or downcycling Operational Waste: the waste …
… 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 Portland, there were a sea of prints in the room, worn by leaders and up-and-comers in the … to making it you in New Haven, CT, to all the places you wear it, to its end of life in the landfills of Ghana, hundreds of thousands of miles traveled. As a former marketer, this a …
… 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 … materials are designed to be long-lasting and durable, so they don’t contribute to the landfilling problem. However, this often means that they are not biodegradable, which then … materials are designed to be long-lasting and durable, so they don’t contribute to the landfilling problem. However, this often means that they are not biodegradable, which then …
… instead of oil Karuna Foods : We make the world's first microbial protein-based dog food with the least carbon footprint, offering nourishment without any adverse effects Tyree Tech : Convert CO2 from major emitters to high-value, … Haven, the new climate incubator based out of New Haven. Justin Freiberg (MESc '10) is Managing Director at the Yale Carbon Containment Lab, based out of the Yale School of the …
… ventures will continue to receive support from CBEY to bring ideas to reality. Ventures with a for-profit idea can continue their journey by participating in the Sobotka Seed Prize … seeking to promote Forest Agriculture. Peter Yolles (MBA/MEM ´97): is the Founder and Managing Partner of Echo River Capital, working on climate adaptation by investing in … seeking to promote Forest Agriculture. Peter Yolles (MBA/MEM ´97): is the Founder and Managing Partner of Echo River Capital, working on climate adaptation by investing in …
… units SOM) on scaling up a circular solution for used and returned bags in partnership with Lo & Sons . Over the course of the semester, the students will participate in … with Lo and Sons leadership and partners, experts across the manufacturing and supply chain landscape and other staff and faculty at Yale to understand what barriers exist to scaling … with Lo and Sons leadership and partners, experts across the manufacturing and supply chain landscape and other staff and faculty at Yale to understand what barriers exist to scaling …
… and Zero Waste Boxes, TerraCycle has made it easy for consumers to help divert waste from landfills. Marian Chertow, a professor of Industrial Ecology at the Yale School of the … companies, increased foot traffic for retailers, cleaner streets for cities, and charitable donations through Sponsored Waste programs. TerraCycle serves a purpose beyond simply … noting that “In a perfect world, Loop’s sustainable packaging platform would overshadow and eventually render several...current business units, including many of our Sponsored Waste …
… veterans, institutional investors, private equity professionals, and hedge fund managers with a proven track record for success. Some of the purported advantages of SPACs over a … runs on fossil fuels. It can increase yields by 300-350x within a given area compared to land-intensive conventional farming. It requires less transportation because it often uses a … if companies are able to positively differentiate their products from others on the market. Eventually, it will help to establish long-term contracts with retailers, as the …
… ponchos were going to be seen as the equivalent to the next solar panel,” said Dharia. Without much confidence, the co-founders eventually decided it would not hurt to “just send it.” Turns out, their recyclable EcoRain … part of a larger, more established organization. It’s fun to have toes in both of those worlds.” As 2021 continues, Dharia and Heller are excited to fulfill their COVID-19-stalled …