… 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 Sustainable … 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 …
… 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 … providing waste management solutions. ReWind Shubh Jain (Yale School of Environment), Courtney Megerian (Yale School of Environment), and Dylan Judd (Yale School of Environment) …
… 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 … and how easy it is; because that’s what fashion is at its core, an extension of our self-expression, an extension of us. This session paired well with another on what we …
… 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 … Dharia and Heller have been working diligently to scale the company to be able to fulfill big orders and build up their inventory. Thousands of ponchos are being produced for …
… 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 … Conservancy and established a range of partnerships with cities across the US. Upright pivoted to be one of the first companies selling shelf-stable powdered oat milk, redesigned …
… In addition to her core responsibilities, she carved out time for social and environmental impact initiatives, including building a process for garment recycling and donating over 1 … beneficial solutions between systems and create venn diagrams of impact by combining resources and knowledge across sectors. She believes that there is an immense amount that can … beneficial solutions between systems and create venn diagrams of impact by combining resources and knowledge across sectors. She believes that there is an immense amount that can …
… Student Interest Group. Post-graduation, she hopes to pursue a career in sustainable sourcing and life cycle assessment in the luxury beauty and fashion industry. Environmental … Student Interest Group. Post-graduation, she hopes to pursue a career in sustainable sourcing and life cycle assessment in the luxury beauty and fashion industry. Connect with … Student Interest Group. Post-graduation, she hopes to pursue a career in sustainable sourcing and life cycle assessment in the luxury beauty and fashion industry. … Tais …
… Affairs from Georgetown University, where she graduated as a United Nations Academic Impact Millennium Fellow. From there, she became an associate at Coho Climate Advisors, … Affairs from Georgetown University, where she graduated as a United Nations Academic Impact Millennium Fellow. From there, she became an associate at Coho Climate Advisors, … Affairs from Georgetown University, where she graduated as a United Nations Academic Impact Millennium Fellow. From there, she became an associate at Coho Climate Advisors, …
… equity investor focused upon renewable energy, infrastructure and socially responsible impact investing, and the Director of the Climate Pledge Fund at Amazon. He is a founder and instructor at Pivotal 180, where he develops content for courses and provides advisory services and transaction support to clients globally. He also …