… by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment to provide funding and mentorship to new eco-ventures. Hand Me Up , co-founded by Jatin Batra (SOM ‘19), Cyndi Chen (SOM ‘19) and … Additionally, the trend of “fast fashion” continues to grow: globally, 80 billion pieces of new clothing are consumed each year, a 400% increase from 20 years ago. Initially focused on … to increase production, fulfill orders and continue to grow." - Monika Dharia, cofounder of GreenGear GreenGear Supply Company, co-founded by Russell Heller (YC ‘19), Monika Dharia …
… latest trends, challenges, and solutions in corporate sustainability, as part of the annual GreenBiz conference . While a hotel with five swimming pools and a lazy river in the middle … reinforced many of the themes that have arisen in that series, while also introducing us to new concepts and ways of thinking. Here are three key lessons that we learned: The private … through some of these resources during a session at GreenBiz. Investor demand has given new momentum to sustainability concerns. One of the most popular breakout sessions at …
… Renewable thermal energy is increasingly seen as critical to a low-carbon future in the … and commercial buildings are currently responsible for roughly one-third of regional greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing a considerable market opportunity for … and consistently defined and measured, would best facilitate growth in the market for renewable thermal technologies (RTTs). The focus includes metrics that would stimulate capital …
… Though a mature technology, renewable thermals occupy a small niche in Connecticut—and in the U.S. at large. A new Yale-led study analyzes the market potential of this technology across the state and … demand, combined with the energy used to heat water, account for 30 percent of the state’s greenhouse gas emissions. Switching from conventional fossil fuel providers of thermal …
… high-value markets and innovative growing techniques. “People in Appalachia are hungry for new opportunities in the wake of the near disappearance of the coal industry,” according to … network to transform the raw crop into more valuable forms, from textiles, to its newer application in advanced biopolymer composites. Nathan believes that the application … high-value markets and innovative growing techniques. “People in Appalachia are hungry for new opportunities in the wake of the near disappearance of the coal industry,” according to …
… viewing of “ Inconvenient truth ” – a movie that created a legacy and formed an entire new generation of climate activists. This was my first encounter with climate change and the … Brainstorming and collaborating on common solutions to the challenges of mitigating greenhouse gas emissions, reusing materials and incentivizing investments in natural habitat … — Thu, June 26th, 2014, 12:15 PM EDT 165 Whitney Avenue, Evans Hall, Yale University, NewHaven, CT Collaborating to Achieve Scale Thu, July 16th, 2015, 4:30 AM EDT — Fri, July 17th, …
… Nearly 23 years later, in front of a packed auditorium as part of the Bright Lights, Green Sights speaker series, she reflected on those early days. In the beginning, she said, … from friends, requested shampoo. In the beginning, as she mixed ingredients and tested new products, her focus remained on one concern—not marketing, not customer acquisition, but … from friends, requested shampoo. In the beginning, as she mixed ingredients and tested new products, her focus remained on one concern—not marketing, not customer acquisition, but …
… Two promising new companies received $10,000 each from this year’s Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant , … Kentucky-based company, Appalachian Roots – Hemp 2.0. “People in Appalachia are hungry for new opportunities in the wake of the near disappearance of the coal industry,” said Hall. … network to transform the raw crop into more valuable forms, from textiles, to its newer application in advanced biopolymer composites. “We’re very excited about the potential …
… outcomes, according to Bernard Giraud, president of Livelihoods Venture. The organization's new Fund for Family Farming is investing 120 million euros over the next 10 years targeting smallholder farmers in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The new fund is investing 120 million euros over the next 10 years targeting smallholder farmers … weather events and rising temperatures. Investments in the Triple Bottom Line In response, new impact funds are seeking financial returns from the production of forest and …
… responsibility. A quick scan of sustainability events over this period reveals a series of news stories, beginning with Silent Spring, that have become household names — the crash of … properly value sustainability impacts. This, too, is a recipe for a Black Swan event. Good News, Bad News Sustainability challenges and Black Swan events go hand in hand. This suggests that …