… 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 agricultural systems. They are our most valuable resources and this new research shares what we've heard and learned from those closest to the problem." The first report, Bridging …
… for Business and the Environment (CBEY) is delighted to announce the winners of the 2023 Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures. 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 … 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 …
… with a for-profit idea have the opportunity to receive further grant support through the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures . About the recipients: Carbon Loop Perry Bakas … 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 …
… my YSE career as I looked for ways to find mentors and direction while also taking notes on what I would want to bring the growing fashion interest on campus. You may be wondering, … 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 … 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 future of sustainable fashion requires …
… 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 … but it is more than just creating the next reusable water bottle. “We’re thinking about what the product category is where there could be a sustainable alternative but there isn’t …
… avoid dangerous ice and water buildup on their roofs in the winter. Annually, ice dams can cost upwards of $9.5 billion in damages in the United States. Floe’s product aims to … 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 … to launch this winter among both commercial and residential properties across 7 states. “Winning the Sabin Prize will ensure that our pilot program can move forward. Many of our …