… the environmental impact of the notoriously dirty fashion industry. Hand Me Up's cofounders from left to right: Jatin Batra (SOM ‘19), Melissa Mazzeo (SOM/F&ES ’20), and Cyndi Chen … orders and continue to grow." - Monika Dharia, cofounder of GreenGear GreenGear Supply Company, co-founded by Russell Heller (YC ‘19), Monika Dharia (Duke) and Alan Yu (Brown), … ponchos from a sugar-based bioplastic. Recent reports estimate that the use of plastic is responsible for approximately 8% of the world’s oil consumption and is expected to rise to …
… of the most globally integrated—about three-quarters of the world’s clothing exports come from developing countries—implementing sustainable practices will have far-reaching impact. … are well suited to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially goal 12 for responsible consumption and production, due to the complexity and expansiveness of their … advancing the Sustainable Development Goals. A - Adopt a declaration in support of SDGs A company commitment to the SDGs sends a message of accountability to consumers and peer …
… This past February, professionals from the world’s most influential companies gathered in Phoenix to discuss the latest … series, while also introducing us to new concepts and ways of thinking. Here are three key lessons that we learned: The private sector is both supporting and leading global … mitigation efforts. Many science-based targets deal only with emissions that result from a company’s direct operations and energy use, but some companies are also considering how to …
… future in the northeastern US. Residential and commercial buildings are currently responsible for roughly one-third of regional greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing a … options. In the residential, commercial, and industrial market, RTTs tend to suffer from a deficit of customer awareness when compared to conventional solutions. Easily … and comparative analysis. Policymakers want metrics that measure progress. Policymakers are responsible for the design and implementation of policies supporting federal, state, or …
… most tap water samples across the world. More than 80 percent of these marine plastics come from land-based sources. As a result, plastic has become a subject of increased scrutiny, … to the plastic itself. Externally, and more visibly, marine species frequently suffer from entanglement in plastic debris like discarded fishing nets or choking through … expect—why you likely did not spot plastics when you last took a walk along the beach. First, more than 50 percent of the plastics in the ocean sink . Imagine the plastic like …
… policy and financing tools. Renewable thermal technologies comprise a range of products—from solar water heaters to district energy systems—all designed to use renewable energy in … of Energy and Environmental Protection, Eversource Energy, the United Illuminating Company, and the Connecticut Green Bank. CBEY is based at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies and the Yale School of Management. The first part of the study analyzed the market potential of RTTs in Connecticut through 2050. …
… the 2014 Sobotka Seed Stage Grant . Jonas and Amanda started Tuckerman & Co . during their first year at the Yale School of Management, raised funding through a successful Kickstarter … industries and embarked to change it. Tuckerman & Co. is a mission-driven clothing company making less environmentally harmful clothing that customers can wear to the office … to begin production and to ship their first run to customers, a men’s dress shirt made from 100% organic cotton, woven in Italy and manufactured in Fall River Massachusetts. Jonas …
… grow on mined lands with low-cost organic inputs, and subsequently received a $12,000 grant fromPatagonia to support the purchase of agriculture equipment. Since then, Appalachian Roots – … (a Patagonia partner) to develop carbon-negative growing techniques. Ultimately the company hopes to develop a local processing network to transform the raw crop into more …
… to consider much beyond profit. Today, as a Master in Environmental Management graduate from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, I feel truly empowered. My once … institutions, financiers and investors all in one room can provide a true roadmap to how responsible business can be conducted. Brainstorming and collaborating on common solutions … combating climate change and operationalizing sustainable practices. However, creating company-wide awareness and engaging employees is challenging, and so is implementing a …
… skincare brand, Carol’s Daughter, in the kitchen of her Brooklyn apartment. Nearly 23 years later, in front of a packed auditorium as part of the Bright Lights, Green Sights … showed up on her stoop at 10pm, rang her doorbell, and, having heard about her business from friends, requested shampoo. In the beginning, as she mixed ingredients and tested new … base reacted with deep anger and resentment. “I was a black-owned business, and now a white company bought me,” she said. People considered her a sell-out. To her, this was a myopic …