… Vincent Stanley, Resident Fellow at CBEY, one of Patagonia’s very first employees, talks to Vogue about its environmental activism, its obsession with quality, and its unlikely role as a trendsetter—from upcycling and repairs to that iconic fleece jacket. Circularity Patagonia Has a New …
… TerraCycle is not a typical recycling company—it’s a marketing company that develops recycling solutions and serves as a model for … journey as a trailblazer in circularity originated as a one-man operation making fertilizer from kitchen scraps and worms behind the Princeton dining halls. Founder Tom Szaky was … it with Target bags. Over 47,000 readers did so, allowing TerraCycle to create the world’s first reusable tote made from plastic bags. TerraCycle was clearly on the rise. Today, …
… Last year was dubbed the year of the special-purpose acquisition company (“ SPAC ”) and the trend is still going strong (despite some recent “ SPAC-lash ”). … continue through 2030, the lithium-ion battery market is projected to grow rapidly by 2030, from US $46 billion to US $197 billion. Demand for EVs will drive the majority of this … $26 billion by 2030. New players are emerging to capitalize on this market. Enovix, was the first silicon anode company to have been acquired by a SPAC in early 2021 after having …
… EcoPackables sells compostable mailers made from corn starch and PBAT, a bio-based polymer. The company’s pitch at Startup Yale 2021 earned it the Yale Center for Business and Environment’s (CBEY) Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize, as well as the first-ever Yale Innovators’ Prize. Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions …
… it would not hurt to “just send it.” Turns out, their recyclable EcoRain Poncho, sourced from 100% Brazilian sugarcane and made through a process that also sequesters carbon, took … person uses their weight in plastic every single year Dharia and Heller’s Green Gear Supply Company has a vision for “a world free of single-use plastics, where petroleum is no longer … as a leaping or starting point and not as the final vision.” The reason ponchos are a great first step, said Monika, is that from a consumer perspective, purchasing eco-friendly …
… the environmental impact of the notoriously dirty fashion industry. Hand Me Up's cofounders from left to right: Jatin Batra (SOM ‘19), Melissa Mazzeo (SOM/F&ES ’20), and Cyndi Chen … orders and continue to grow." - Monika Dharia, cofounder of GreenGear GreenGear Supply Company, co-founded by Russell Heller (YC ‘19), Monika Dharia (Duke) and Alan Yu (Brown), … ponchos from a sugar-based bioplastic. Recent reports estimate that the use of plastic is responsible for approximately 8% of the world’s oil consumption and is expected to rise to …
… of the most globally integrated—about three-quarters of the world’s clothing exports come from developing countries—implementing sustainable practices will have far-reaching impact. … are well suited to advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially goal 12 for responsible consumption and production, due to the complexity and expansiveness of their … advancing the Sustainable Development Goals. A - Adopt a declaration in support of SDGs A company commitment to the SDGs sends a message of accountability to consumers and peer …
… This past February, professionals from the world’s most influential companies gathered in Phoenix to discuss the latest … series, while also introducing us to new concepts and ways of thinking. Here are three key lessons that we learned: The private sector is both supporting and leading global … mitigation efforts. Many science-based targets deal only with emissions that result from a company’s direct operations and energy use, but some companies are also considering how to …
… future in the northeastern US. Residential and commercial buildings are currently responsible for roughly one-third of regional greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing a … options. In the residential, commercial, and industrial market, RTTs tend to suffer from a deficit of customer awareness when compared to conventional solutions. Easily … and comparative analysis. Policymakers want metrics that measure progress. Policymakers are responsible for the design and implementation of policies supporting federal, state, or …
… most tap water samples across the world. More than 80 percent of these marine plastics come from land-based sources. As a result, plastic has become a subject of increased scrutiny, … to the plastic itself. Externally, and more visibly, marine species frequently suffer from entanglement in plastic debris like discarded fishing nets or choking through … expect—why you likely did not spot plastics when you last took a walk along the beach. First, more than 50 percent of the plastics in the ocean sink . Imagine the plastic like …