… practices not only has the potential to help decelerate global warming, but also make our food systems more resilient against climate impacts," said Stuart DeCew, Executive Director at CBEY . "In order to do that, we must … and imagination of the generations of people who are closest to the challenges facing our food and agricultural systems. They are our most valuable resources and this new …
… CBEY supports students in building sustainable businesses that are solving some of our planet’s biggest problems. A huge part of this has been via the Sobotka Seed Prize for … have created Oxylus Energy (aka Carbon Loop). Oxylus Energy upcycles captured CO2 into green chemicals and fuels, for hard-to-decarbonize sectors like shipping, aviation, and … chemicals. Yesenia Gallarado Avila (MEM ’15) is a Principal at Potencia Ventures, an impact investment firm focused on business models that work to improve the lives of lower …
… such as aviation, shipping, and petrochemicals, by scaling direct CO2 electrolysis to green methanol. Catala James Licato (Yale College), Claire Chouinard (Yale School of … providing waste management solutions. ReWind Shubh Jain (Yale School of Environment), Courtney Megerian (Yale School of Environment), and Dylan Judd (Yale School of Environment) … and Managing Partner of Echo River Capital, working on climate adaptation by investing in impactful water-related technologies that improve human health, the environment and climate …
… one I reckon with every day. For me, a sustainable fashion industry is one that tracks the sources of materials and the labor that goes into making our garments. The fashion industry currently is the 2nd leading industry consuming water to … better wages, I believe this needs to be accomplished at the company and consumer level. Brands need to prioritize people over profits, while consumers may just need to consume …
… decided 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 the $25,000 prize. The Impact According to the United Nations Environment Programme , people around the world … that the average 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 …
… as part of Startup Yale , was extended this year due to COVID. This year, each of the four finalists received a $2,500 grant to continue working their venture over the summer with … event this fall. Judges recently convened to catch up on the progress of each of the four finalists and to select the prize recipient. Following the final presentations, CBEY Executive Director Stuart DeCew remarked, “Each of the four finalists made remarkable progress this summer. They all demonstrated the creativity and …
… Policy (MA and PhD) from Tel Aviv University. Her doctoral research was centered around "Encouraging Sustainable Consumption through Public Policy," with a significant emphasis on … in civil society for many years. In her most recent role, she served as the director of the Green Employment Department at Life and Environment, the umbrella organization of the … Policy (MA and PhD) from Tel Aviv University. Her doctoral research was centered around "Encouraging Sustainable Consumption through Public Policy," with a significant emphasis on …
… specializations in Energy and Business. Originally, I’m from Moscow, Russia but I spent four years in Philadelphia where I completed my Bachelor’s degree in International Relations … specializations in Energy and Business. Originally, I’m from Moscow, Russia but I spent four years in Philadelphia where I completed my Bachelor’s degree in International Relations … specializations in Energy and Business. Originally, I’m from Moscow, Russia but I spent four years in Philadelphia where I completed my Bachelor’s degree in International Relations …
… At the Yale Office of Sustainability (2022 – present), Roxana founded Yale’s first Green Certifications program for student organizations which utilizes a holistic review process to evaluate and encourage long-term sustainability compliance. She also works as the Yale Sustainability … for student organizations which utilizes a holistic review process to evaluate and encourage long-term sustainability compliance. She also works as the Yale Sustainability …
… sustainable procurement policies at UNDP, researching the financing of youth employment and green-skills development in developing countries while at IFAD, as well as reporting on … sustainable procurement policies at UNDP, researching the financing of youth employment and green-skills development in developing countries while at IFAD, as well as reporting on … sustainable procurement policies at UNDP, researching the financing of youth employment and green-skills development in developing countries while at IFAD, as well as reporting on …