… Stage Venture Grants have something in common – a desire to reduce waste and improve the environmental footprint of the apparel industry. These $10,000 venture grants are disbursed … of shopping for secondhand children’s clothing,” says Mazzeo. “By helping to change people’s perception of resale and reducing demand for environmentally harmful “fast … ideas that were presented. We hope to see this growth and interest in environmentalentrepreneurship continue, and we look forward to continuing to work with these teams during …
… but keeps garments for half as long. Fabric production and consumer use account for 60% of environmental impacts associated with apparel. Not to mention, the fashion industry is also … into business that achieves social good. The apparel sector employs more than 75 million people globally—mostly women—and is well-positioned to create shared value that promotes … into business that achieves social good. The apparel sector employs more than 75 million people globally—mostly women—and is well-positioned to create shared value that promotes …
… three key lessons that we learned: The private sector is both supporting and leading global environmental action. Many sessions at GreenBiz tapped into wider global conversations on … sector. Though sustainability teams are relatively tiny at large corporations—a few dozen people out of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of employees—these teams tend to be … also at related organizations, including consulting firms and non-profits. For the right people, such as the students who have been eagerly attending Pathways in CSR events, …
… Easily accessible and comparable information on features such as costs, performance, environmental impacts, and co-benefits of these technologies would present valuable metrics … Eversource, through the CT Energize initiative. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) served as an advisor. A team of students has contributed by … Easily accessible and comparable information on features such as costs, performance, environmental impacts, and co-benefits of these technologies would present valuable metrics …
… has become a subject of increased scrutiny, particularly regarding its potential effects on environmental and human health. At this point, the effects on human health remain largely … other chemicals.) One can safely assume that ingestion of marine plastic debris, whether by people or other animals, therefore means taking a concentrated dose of toxic chemicals in … other chemicals.) One can safely assume that ingestion of marine plastic debris, whether by people or other animals, therefore means taking a concentrated dose of toxic chemicals in …
… market,” says Helle Gronli , associate research scientist at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies (F&ES) and director of the Feasibility of Renewable Thermal … and is part of a larger coalition that includes the Connecticut Department 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 …
… embarked to change it. Tuckerman & Co. is a mission-driven clothing company making less environmentally harmful clothing that customers can wear to the office or out with friends. … of venture to start and how it aligns with your passion and goals. Tenacity is crucial. People will give you many reasons why your venture may not work. “Knowing when to listen to … and Jonas. As a famous entrepreneur told them when they started “the only way you lose in entrepreneurship is if you quit.” Lastly, the founders of Tuckerman advise, “it takes a …
… restoration of the area with high-value markets and innovative growing techniques. “People in Appalachia are hungry for new opportunities in the wake of the near disappearance … Stage Venture Grant Success Stories. 2596 Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Environmental Innovation Sustainable Finance and ESG Circularity Equity and Justice Sobotka … restoration of the area with high-value markets and innovative growing techniques. “People in Appalachia are hungry for new opportunities in the wake of the near disappearance …
… 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 Environmental Studies, I feel truly empowered. My once improbable hope for businesses to … such as the “Pathways to Impact” conference. The growing expectation to fully embrace environmental, social and governance aspects into the DNA of business comes through in a …
… 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 view of the situation. Most … more profound level, she was looking to build wealth. “There are not many African-American people who really have wealth, and it is going to take us time to build that, and we are … 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 view of the situation. Most …