… How might one go about preparing students for the immediate and future realities of climate change? At an institution like this, it makes perfect sense to … the group’s discussion topics varied significantly, all of which aimed to address future challenges, not just react to current ones. This past year, conversations covered everything from the future of food sovereignty and designing new commons to disrupting traditional extraction models and deepening our sense of time. As …
… of production by using resource-efficient processes, such as minimizing water and energy use, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Circular design : Initiatives that aim to design … still significantly better than traditional materials and are a crucial steppingstone for future improvements . Supporting such initiatives often provides R&D funding for … materials are designed to be long-lasting and durable, so they don’t contribute to the landfilling problem. However, this often means that they are not biodegradable, which then …
… idea for over two years, it stewed in my brain and I did not speak to anyone about it because I was so afraid of sharing the idea with others. Reflecting back, I realise now why … : Investors can be incredibly helpful in providing an overview of the industry, the future trends, and also making warm introductions to existing startups in your space. … are also a great avenue to receive quick feedback on your idea and the competitive landscape. Industry organizations : For instance, if you are working on a plant-based meat …
… has afforded me. If you are grappling with the idea of starting up, either now or in the future, this is my attempt to convince you that university, whether that’s undergrad or grad school, is the right time to do so. Risk-free time – University is a way to try new things and experiment. Entrepreneurship is about the journey as much as it’s about the … the worst case is you leave with just a degree and a great story to tell”, and this truly caused the pivot. Accessibility to testing ground of early adopters – As an early founder, …
… two $10,000 awards annually. This year, the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures focused on solutions in four key areas of urgent action: Protecting and restoring ecosystems and biodiversity Food, agriculture and landuse Energy use, efficiency and access Materials and waste After a competitive and … technologies, they aim to provide a comprehensive microalgal carbon-negative solution for future food production and modern agriculture. The Velocity Raptor John Havlik (Yale School …
… by external judges, CBEY awarded over $19,000 in grants to seven environmentally-focused ventures. From here, ventures will continue to receive support from CBEY to bring … microalgae's natural biomineralizing capabilities using electrochemical cells powered by renewable energy. The Velocity Raptor John Havlik (Yale School of Management), Michael Heyang … Partner of Echo River Capital, working on climate adaptation by investing in impactful water-related technologies that improve human health, the environment and climate …
… When the COVID-19 pandemic struck Southwest Montana, the resulting economic downturn caused thousands of Montanans to go hungry. Fifth-generation rancher Matt Pierson stepped up … nonprofit facility. However, Pierson had limited options for supplying energy to the new processing facility. The local utility company, NorthWestern Energy, allowed Pierson … for the earth. "Throughout this entire process, we have tried to be good stewards of the land and natural resources. Looking for alternative energy sources for the Producer …
… our lives. What we haven’t done very well is ensure that those products don’t cause harm. We as a society are excellent at solving problems and we are terrible at defining … suppliers, academia and authorities to collaborate with Volvo Group experts to develop future transport solutions. Their first innovation hub was started in Gothenburg, Sweden, … to harness the power of business and finance, but without critically assessing the current landscape, and working with communities and their knowledge and needs, perhaps we might just …
… and Zero Waste Boxes, TerraCycle has made it easy for consumers to help divert waste from landfills. Marian Chertow, a professor of Industrial Ecology at the Yale School of the … companies. To eliminate waste in the context of a profitable business, TerraCycle’s in-house R&D team first develops a recycling solution to process the brand’s waste product … at end-of-life.” Retail brands and partners are yet to reach zero waste, but in the future, the creation and expansion of the circular economy is a key goal for TerraCycle. …
… joined forces with the Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale (Tsai CITY) to create a new multimedia site, Beyond the Buzzwords , which clarifies some of the opaque vocabulary often used in sustainable innovation. Each page includes a set of explanatory resources, carefully … suggestions from anyone, but particularly from Yale experts who might be able to curate a future page. Beyond the Buzzwords was built collaboratively by: Student producers: Claire …