… This year’s winners of the Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grants have something in common – a … 15% of all clothing donated or reused, Hand Me Up (HMU) hopes to change perceptions and encourage clothing reuse by creating a positive shopping experience for busy parents. In turn, … ideas that were presented. We hope to see this growth and interest in environmental entrepreneurship continue, and we look forward to continuing to work with these teams during …
… We’ve all read the stats. The average consumer now purchases 60 percent more clothing, compared to 2000, but … the SDGs last year, making commitments that span safe working conditions and responsible resource management. Some breakout discussions around this topic stressed that companiesshould … social good. The apparel sector employs more than 75 million people globally—mostly women—and is well-positioned to create shared value that promotes economic development, fair …
… This past February, professionals from the world’s most influential companies gathered in … desert may seem an odd place for path-breaking conversations on sustainability, the three-day conference yielded a wealth of ideas and connections. We attended the conference as … across a range of companies to campus to discuss their work and professional journeys. The conference reinforced many of the themes that have arisen in that series, while …
… Renewable thermal energy is increasingly seen as critical to a low-carbon future in the northeastern US. Residential … available from these programs are generally not consistent acrossstate borders, discouraging information sharing and comparative analysis. Policymakers want metrics that … as are access to enough qualified installers, competitiveness with conventional energy sources, and an efficient utilization of equipment, both geographically and over time. A …
… About 8 million tons of plastic waste entersour oceans every year. That’s roughly 500 pounds per second. The … case, then this mundane raison d’etre inherently gives rise to a second, less mundane one: What efforts are being taken to address this problem? Part 2 of thisseries tackles that …
… Though a mature technology, renewable thermals occupy a small niche in Connecticut—and in the U.S. at large. A new Yale-led study … electricity, but holds an enormous reservoir of possibility for utilizing local resources to off-set fossil fuels. Like renewable electricity, renewable heating and cooling … Connecticut’s overall goal requires a considerably higher rate of RTT deployment than what currently is found competitive. The second part of the study, more behavioral in …
… Sobotka Stories will introduce you to former winners of the Sobotka Seed Stage Venture grants who … Environment created a different marketing channel for Tuckerman and provided valuable resources, advice and feedback on how to scale the venture. The founders of Tuckerman … entrepreneurs: Have vision and perseverance. Build a strong network. Think through what kind of venture to start and how it aligns with your passion and goals. Tenacity is …
… Sobotka Stories will introduce you to former recipients of the Sobotka Seed Stage Venture … We recently had the opportunity to catch up with Nathan Hall (F&ES/SOM ‘17) who won the 2015Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant . Since receiving the $10,000 in grant funding, Nathan … long-time friends Todd Howard and Nathan Hall teamed up. Initially they had very few resources in terms of capital, land and equipment. However, through their tenacity they found a …
… Ten years ago I attended a premiere viewing of “ Inconvenient truth ” – a movie that created a … steer me to seek rational and professional solutions to save the Earth. As I began this journey, it seemed an uphill battle…unlikely that business was willing or able to consider much beyond profit. Today, as a Master in Environmental Management graduate from the Yale School of Forestry and …
… In May of 1993, Lisa Price founded the hairand skincare brand, Carol’s Daughter, in the kitchen of her … 2014, L'Oréal USA purchased Carol’s Daughter. This was the “endgame,” said Price. “That’swhat I needed. That’swhat I wanted.” But the sale of her business proved complicated. A … things could be worse,” said Price. Internalizing her mother’s optimism gave Price the courage and the persistence to work through failure, through uncertainty. “That’s the most …