… 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 … if we don’t first trust each other. In order to face the needs of our communities - from New Haven to Hong Kong - we realized that we must first know those we are working with. … grad school was like this,” remarked one of the 2050 Fellows cheerfully as she departed from a gathering this past spring. Many others nodded in agreement and chimed in with their …
… of transparency in supply chains can also make it challenging to trace where materials come from and how they are produced. Furthermore, bulk order quantities make it challenging for … hard to make these trade-offs. Our venture, Banofi Leather, makes plant-based leather from banana crop waste. Currently, our material is more expensive than traditional animal … and may be hesitant to purchase products that contain it, leading to a lack of transparency from brands. Prior to starting Banofi Leather, I was critical when large companies said …
… Going from idea to execution takes a lot of motivation. I struggled with this for Banofi Leather (my start-up that makes plant-based leather from banana crop waste). Despite having the idea for over two years, it stewed in my brain … the present, as cliched as it sounds, and this mindset shift helped me transition from ideation to execution. I recognize that the situation above was unique to me but …
… response, and the ability to meet them in person. Have a legal question? Email a professor from the law school or find a student at the law school (and get FREE legal advice). Have … the stage of the venture. For Banofi Leather (my venture that makes plant-based leather from crop waste), I took advantage of several grants and fellowships that are open only to … response, and the ability to meet them in person. Have a legal question? Email a professor from the law school or find a student at the law school (and get FREE legal advice). Have …
… plug & play solar charging kit. Their goal is to introduce a low-cost, all-in-one solar power kit, offering better, cleaner, and cheaper renewable energy systems that will improve … harmful chemicals. Amir Chireh Mehr (MBA/MEM '17): is a Senior Vice President at Radial Power, a C&I green infrastructure developer-owner-operator backed by Starwood Energy Group … plug & play solar charging kit. Their goal is to introduce a low-cost, all-in-one solar power kit, offering better, cleaner, and cheaper renewable energy systems that will improve …
… 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 ideas to reality. … accelerating microalgae's natural biomineralizing capabilities using electrochemical cells powered by renewable energy. The Velocity Raptor John Havlik (Yale School of Management), … seven ventures through the Climate Innovation Grant Juan Villalobos (Master in Public Policy '23) Recently, 23 teams presented their application to the Climate Innovation Grant , …
… an obvious priority,” said Pierson. Pierson sought to self-generate renewable electricity from wind, solar, and battery storage and defect from NorthWestern’s service. The Yale team … and how much outage risk are they willing to assume?” says Heilbrun. TPP’s renewable energy-powered meat processing plant is an exemplar that can be replicated in other locations … and how much outage risk are they willing to assume?” says Heilbrun. TPP’s renewable energy-powered meat processing plant is an exemplar that can be replicated in other locations …
… also needs support to be scaled up. One way to provide that support - harnessing the power of business. For example, in the carbon removal space, companies like Stripe and … P2 Science and Air Company . Brooklyn-based Air Company, for example, takes carbon dioxide from the air and produces from it all kinds of products including vodka, perfume and hand … on the head for me. Innovation and accelerating its impact requires one to harness the power of business and finance, but without critically assessing the current landscape, and …
… journey as a trailblazer in circularity originated as a one-man operation making fertilizer from kitchen scraps and worms behind the Princeton dining halls. Founder Tom Szaky was … 47,000 readers did so, allowing TerraCycle to create the world’s first reusable tote made from plastic bags. TerraCycle was clearly on the rise. Today, TerraCycle operates in 20 … collection and recycling of waste streams that are traditionally considered not recyclable, from cigarette butts to shampoo bottles, and even dirty diapers. TerraCycle’s offerings …
… for many students, staff, and faculty at Yale, particularly those who are branching out from their background to explore interdisciplinary projects. This week, CBEY has joined … there's more jargon in dire need of explanation. CBEY and Tsai CITY welcome suggestions from anyone, but particularly from Yale experts who might be able to curate a future page. Beyond the Buzzwords was …