… is a recognized and respected regional and national leader on food systems but more importantly, someone who has a deep love, profound respect and critical understanding of food … the value of placing relationship building at the center of every experience, and the importance of hearing stories directly from people affected by injustices. She believes that … is a recognized and respected regional and national leader on food systems but more importantly, someone who has a deep love, profound respect and critical understanding of food …
… inspired by seaweed’s potential to uptake CO2, bioremediate ocean water, and produce important secondary metabolites. After coming across research out of Australia demonstrating the … of starting a business, the list goes on… I would point to starting Poda as my most important educational experience, and I don’t consider closing the business a failure. We achieved a lot and learned so much, and drove our careers forward in a way that I certainly did not anticipate when we first started planning the business in Yesenia’s kitchen …
… methane is a greenhouse gas that’s 20 to 30 times more potent than carbon dioxide. In fall 2017, Alexia learned about the benefits feeding seaweed to cattle while engaging in one of … that was just an idea come to fruition has been so rewarding,” she said. In October 2017, Alexia, Victoria, and two other classmates applied for a Climate Change Innovation … methane is a greenhouse gas that’s 20 to 30 times more potent than carbon dioxide. In fall 2017, Alexia learned about the benefits feeding seaweed to cattle while engaging in one of …
… how PFP deals work. At their core, these instruments allow private investors to fund a certain social intervention and earn a return based on its success. The major innovation, in … how PFP deals work. At their core, these instruments allow private investors to fund a certain social intervention and earn a return based on its success. The major innovation, in … Related Events Investing for Impact: Matthew Weatherly-White, CAPROCK Wed, October 25th, 2017, 12:30 PM EDT — 1:30 PM EDT Evans Hall, Classroom 4410 … Photo credit: Blue Forest …
… curricula to the program is helping this influential community recognize the importance of the interplay between sustainable natural resource management and positive social … app, Pathable. Conference attendees can join the SOCAP Pathable community to schedule meetings, explore the conference schedule, participate in discussions, and continue to build … curricula to the program is helping this influential community recognize the importance of the interplay between sustainable natural resource management and positive social …
… further steps needed to solve the plastics problem. The previous post outlined efforts undertaken by NGOs, private companies, and governments to reduce the massive flow of plastics … a hand-pulled cart or open truck—litter on their way to the dumping site. And these dumping sites are far less sophisticated than engineered landfills, which means waste often leaks … a hand-pulled cart or open truck—litter on their way to the dumping site. And these dumping sites are far less sophisticated than engineered landfills, which means waste often leaks …
… one of the toughest plastic bag bans in the world by “banning the use, manufacture and importation of all plastic bags used for commercial and household packaging.” The law went into effect on August 28, 2017, with penalties of up to $40,000, or four years, in prison for anyone manufacturing, … South Sudan are now traveling a similar path by banning plastic bags. China : In July of 2017, China banned imports of 24 categories of waste , including several categories of …
… world’s 250 largest companies are now reporting on sustainability, and apparel brands are certainly among them. Establishing and sharing CSR priorities are no longer a brand … their contribution to the SDGs, or cherry-picking goals that are convenient for them. Certainly there is some truth to this, as fewer than 10% of companies who reference the SDGs … world’s 250 largest companies are now reporting on sustainability, and apparel brands are certainly among them. Establishing and sharing CSR priorities are no longer a brand …
… to climate change highlighted by Project Drawdown, including energy, materials, transportation, food, women and girls, and land use. “One of our main goals throughout this process … College), and Seila De Leon (Yale College). Soil Samplers has developed an effective, portable and affordable soil sample extraction and drying device, a field-ready kit for soil … to climate change highlighted by Project Drawdown, including energy, materials, transportation, food, women and girls, and land use. “One of our main goals throughout this process …
… of America, on whether clean meat would fulfil kosher and halal criteria. Both are important considerations the field will have to think about for global markets. Clean meat is … of America, on whether clean meat would fulfil kosher and halal criteria. Both are important considerations the field will have to think about for global markets. Clean meat is … of America, on whether clean meat would fulfil kosher and halal criteria. Both are important considerations the field will have to think about for global markets. Clean meat is …