… How might one go about preparing students for the immediate and future realities of climate change? At an … bold assertions, and create meaningful communities. It is hard to engage in conversation about the world’s great challenges and our role as members of this planetary community if we … connections can make a big difference. Even Hillary Rodham Clinton recently wrote about the need to rebuild our communities through connection . Perhaps what our Fellows were …
… program, technical support and grant funding for circularity initiatives provided by NextCycle Washington, a ban on food waste in garbage in Seattle, and a materials marketplace … significance to the widely-lauded Montreal Protocol for CFCs. The attendees were positive about the progress made in the second meeting. The negotiations resulted in a “zero draft,” …
… lover’s dream. The Sustainable Fashion Forum (SFF), founded by Brittany Sierra in 2017, aims to challenge the fashion industry’s unsustainable status quo. With podcasts, … industry currently is the 2nd leading industry consuming water to produce goods, with 79 billion cubic metres of water per year being used (Florida State University). According to … as brands are forced to be transparent it’s not simply the actual courts they should worry about, but the powerful court of public opinion. Like any conference, the most important …
… animal leather. A key reason for this is that we have partnered with many low-income farmers to source the banana crop waste, in turn providing them with additional income. … is the prevalence of greenwashing, or the practice of making false or exaggerated claims about the environmental benefits of a product or service. As consumers become more aware of … is the prevalence of greenwashing, or the practice of making false or exaggerated claims about the environmental benefits of a product or service. As consumers become more aware of …
… of sectors closely linked to climate, including increasing funding for green ventures, agriculture, fashion, transportation, materials, among others. After careful revision by … their journey by participating in the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures . About the recipients: BlueGreen Materials Marcelo Lejeune (Yale College) and Atsu Kludze … mitigation, and rural economic development. The Climate Innovation Grant would fund their next phase of tree planting, supporting their ability to promote climate-positive tree crops …
… with Lo & Sons . Over the course of the semester, the students will participate in interviews with key stakeholders including CEO Jan Lo and others, perform research and … along with a written output in the form of a blog post/article/report. Stages of Work: Interview key stakeholders Map out existing supply chain Perform life cycle analysis Design … with Lo & Sons . Over the course of the semester, the students will participate in interviews with key stakeholders including CEO Jan Lo and others, perform research and …
… with the Yogurt Cup Brigade and the Energy Bar Wrapper Brigade, sponsored by Stonyfield Farm and Clif Bar, respectively, laying the foundation of TerraCycle’s flagship program. … the public and corporations away from a “linear disposable economy” mindset to thinking about a “recycle circular economy.” These market forces, combined with TerraCycle’s appetite … the public and corporations away from a “linear disposable economy” mindset to thinking about a “recycle circular economy.” These market forces, combined with TerraCycle’s appetite …
… SPAC ”) and the trend is still going strong (despite some recent “ SPAC-lash ”). In 2020, about 200 SPACs went public, raising a total of US $64 billion in funding. This year, 330 … investment opportunities across four industries – namely battery storage, sustainable agriculture, carbon capture, and hydrogen. Their goal was to analyze the economic and … Ripley Carson (SOM ‘21) The US hydrogen market is expected to grow enormously over the next decade, rising to US $140 billion by 2030. Many SPACs have already invested in …
… and felt that there was no way that ponchos were going to be seen as the equivalent to the next solar panel,” said Dharia. Without much confidence, the co-founders eventually decided … spaces, but it is more than just creating the next reusable water bottle. “We’re thinking about what the product category is where there could be a sustainable alternative but there … you might just have less confidence than you should.” You can find more information about the Sabin Sustainable Venture Prizes here and learn more about Startup Yale here . …
… water pollution. 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. … fulfill these orders, and continue to grow,” says Dharia. “We are also very excited about the resources that the Sobotka grant network will provide us as we think about how to best expand our business.” The Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant, sponsored by …