… How might one go about preparing students for the immediate and future realities of climatechange? At an institution like this, it makes perfect sense to hire world-class scholars to … but rather new building blocks for how to even go about problem-solving. Perhaps what our climate future is in need of are more leaders ready to build deeper relationships rather …
… be crucial for companies progressing towards circularity by supporting internal business cases and holding companies accountable to “circularity” washing. Chemical Recycling … aims to limit plastic pollution and tackles issues such as harmful polymer compounds, microplastics, and the clean-up of existing plastic in the environment. The agreement was … of Sustainable Fashion Related News The missing 45%: The role of circularity within climate disclosure … Sofia John … Carolina Sánchez Badini … (CBEY-supported student …
… that we must start looking at sustainable alternatives as a way to make a difference to the climate crisis. Several new industry trends in sustainable fashion are already emerging and … make these trade-offs. Our venture, Banofi Leather, makes plant-based leather from banana crop waste. Currently, our material is more expensive than traditional animal leather. A key … the former is definitely more appealing to consumers and brands. For the industry to change, we must try and reward transparency where possible, as consumers and as businesses. …
… and implementation. Ryan Dings is a venture partner for Connecticut Innovations’ new $100M ClimateTech Fund and Founding Executive Director of Climate Haven, the new climate incubator based out of New Haven. Justin Freiberg (MESc '10) is Managing Director …
… Recently, 23 teams presented their application to the Climate Innovation Grant , a program that provides independent feedback and seed funding for … next phase of tree planting, supporting their ability to promote climate-positive tree crops as a natural climate solution appropriate to the region. Journaling for Climate … input from communities to improve the design of climate-risk instruments such as index insurance and early warning systems. Shroom solutions Storm Lewis (Yale School of …
… Environment (CBEY) is looking 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 … Tote - made entirely out of used or damaged Lo and Sons bags. The goal of this independent study is to design a circular supply chain for upcycling this solution, and creating a … scaling up Lo & Sons’ upcycled tote idea. Perform a life cycle analysis to determine the climate impacts and create a final presentation, along with a written output in the form of …
… “incremental improvements” and “pushing the envelope” in ways that “will keep [creating change].” Marian Chertow and Alex Payne both view TerraCycle as a company creating impact … “incremental improvements” and “pushing the envelope” in ways that “will keep [creating change].” Marian Chertow and Alex Payne both view TerraCycle as a company creating impact … “incremental improvements” and “pushing the envelope” in ways that “will keep [creating change].” Marian Chertow and Alex Payne both view TerraCycle as a company creating impact …
… the world of SPACs, a group of twelve Yale graduate students participated in an independent study with Climate Real Impact Solutions (“ CRIS ”), a serial-issuer of SPACs founded in 2020. CRIS has … sustainable due to their high use of water resources and contribution to climatechange. Agriculture consumes 70% of global water supply and produces 12% of global …
… the atmosphere in material production than it releases during manufacturing and shipping.” ClimateChange & COVID-19 These days, Dharia and Heller have been working diligently to … good at a rooftop bar during an internship with Bain & Company. Dharia at the time was studying at Duke University, where she had been playing around with the idea of developing a … that from a consumer perspective, purchasing eco-friendly ponchos is a low-risk way to showcase your dedication to sustainability. For some, another selling point is that the ponchos …
… (SOM ‘19), Cyndi Chen (SOM ‘19) and Melissa Mazzeo (SOM/F&ES ’20), is scaling informal exchange networks, like parent groups, to build a children’s secondhand marketplace. With only 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 … experience 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 …