… students to imagine and prepare for the resilient societies and responsible economies required of us to maintain a healthy, stable environment upon which we live, move, and have our … future challenges, not just react to current ones. This past year, conversations covered everything from the future of food sovereignty and designing new commons to disrupting … our group met once a month over an extended lunch break, these meaningful topics were explored with curiosity and enthusiasm as we wondered, questioned, and considered anew. A Fresh …
… stakeholder collaboration, there could be many benefits (such as waste and carbon emissions reductions, improved customer experience, and cost savings). For example, city governments … materials or non-virgin plastics Circular Outputs: the quantity of materials and waste captured post-use, diverted from landfill, and recovered for re-use, upcycling, or downcycling Operational Waste: the waste generated throughout …
… is at its core, an extension of our self-expression, an extension of us. This session paired well with another on what we can take away from fast fashion strategy. Perhaps the … Haven, CT, to all the places you wear it, to its end of life in the landfills of Ghana, hundreds of thousands of miles traveled. As a former marketer, this a story I would tell, … is at its core, an extension of our self-expression, an extension of us. This session paired well with another on what we can take away from fast fashion strategy. Perhaps the …
… a single cotton t-shirt can require up to 2,700 litres of water and significant amounts of energy . Additionally, the industry generates a significant amount of waste , with an … polyester, plant-based leather and fur, natural dyes etc. Resource-efficient production : Reducing the environmental impact of production by using resource-efficient processes, such as minimizing water and energy use, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Circular design : Initiatives that aim to …
… emitters to high-value, carbon-negative products The teams pitched their ideas and answered questions from the judges. Following deliberations, the judges awarded General … emitters to high-value, carbon-negative products The teams pitched their ideas and answered questions from the judges. Following deliberations, the judges awarded General … emitters to high-value, carbon-negative products The teams pitched their ideas and answered questions from the judges. Following deliberations, the judges awarded General …
… microalgae's natural biomineralizing capabilities using electrochemical cells powered by renewable energy. The Velocity Raptor John Havlik (Yale School of Management), Michael Heyang (Yale … practical daily needs of shelter and safety for urban and suburban commuters in the United States. META.rial Qian Huang (Yale School of Architecture) and Ingrid Liu (Yale School of …
… for a team of students (2-3) to participate in an independent study (equivalent to a full-credit course: 3 credits YSE/4 units SOM) on scaling up a circular solution for used and returned bags in … for a team of students (2-3) to participate in an independent study (equivalent to a full-credit course: 3 credits YSE/4 units SOM) on scaling up a circular solution for used and …
… from kitchen scraps and worms behind the Princeton dining halls. Founder Tom Szaky was inspired to eliminate food waste by scaling up this method. Soon, TerraCycle was winning business … products. Other Sponsored Waste programs came after, with the Yogurt Cup Brigade and the Energy Bar Wrapper Brigade, sponsored by Stonyfield Farm and Clif Bar, respectively, laying … products. Other Sponsored Waste programs came after, with the Yogurt Cup Brigade and the Energy Bar Wrapper Brigade, sponsored by Stonyfield Farm and Clif Bar, respectively, laying …
… Public Offering (“ IPO ”), in order to acquire other companies. They are typically sponsored by industry veterans, institutional investors, private equity professionals, and hedge … of electric vehicles (“ EVs ”). These batteries are especially attractive as a way to store energy due to their energy density and recyclability. With prices having fallen by 87% since … Clean Energy with Professor Dan Gross For a Path to a Decarbonized Economy, Look to the States … Niraja Chopade … Last year was dubbed the year of the special-purpose acquisition …
… 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 it … PPE” fundraising campaign to donate over four thousand ponchos to hospitals in the United States and Liberia in order to extend the useful life of gowns worn by frontline workers. The co-founders learned of their shared commitment to social and environmental good at a rooftop bar during an internship with …