… How might one go about preparing students for the immediate and future realities of climate change? At an institution like this, it … dynamic discoveries and host coveted conversations. This past year at Yale’s Center for Business and Environment (CBEY), we flipped conventional wisdom on its head and turned … at the Dinner Table Caity Stuart (Masters of Divinity '23) Cameron Kritikos (Master of Environmental Management '23, Masters of Divinity '23) How might one go about preparing …
… The fashion industry is one of the most environmentally damaging industries globally, accounting for around 10% of global carbon emissions and 20% of global wastewater . Producing a single … amount of waste , with an estimated 92 million tonnes of textile waste produced each year. For the average US consumer, this is ~82 pounds of clothing every year, disposed annually . …
… 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). … it is incredibly helpful for three major reasons: You hold each other accountable and prevent inertia You provide moral support to each other through all the challenges You have … of the potential product market fit that provides the conviction to move forward. 8427 Environmental Innovation Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Idea to Execution …
… I first had the idea for a plant-based leather start-up over 2 years ago but I didn’t have the confidence to … leave my safe corporate job so early in my career to pursue my dream. I always thought that entrepreneurship was something one did in the latter part of your life (post-40s) after … [2] https://www.inc.com/elizabeth-macbride/why-repeat-entrepreneurs-succeed.html 8427 Environmental Innovation Equity and Justice Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions …
… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) is delighted to announce the winners of the 2022 … power kit, offering better, cleaner, and cheaper renewable energy systems that will improve social, economic, and public health conditions in Africa. Tyree Technologies Wenxin Yuan … process management, deal sourcing, and portfolio company support. 8263 Clean Energy Environmental Innovation Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Sobotka Seed Prize …
… Climate Innovation Grant , a program that provides independent feedback and seed funding for early-stage innovative solutions addressing climate change. The proposed solutions … include a range of sectors closely linked to climate, including increasing funding for green ventures, agriculture, fashion, transportation, materials, among others. After careful revision by external judges, CBEY awarded over $19,000 in grants to seven environmentally-focused ventures. From here, ventures will continue to receive support from …
… due to the dearth of Montana-based USDA-inspected facilities. Despite the expense and effort of the initial processing logistics, TPP has distributed over 100,000 pounds of local burger to Montana food banks, and ranchers receive tax benefits for their donations. To achieve long-term mission viability, TPP installed a modular meat … first federally inspected, nonprofit facility. However, Pierson had limited options for supplying energy to the new processing facility. The local utility company, …
… On Day 2, as I continued my foray into searching for innovation, strains of the previous day’s theme of collaboration … supporting emerging ones. As a company that makes vehicles and which awards a respected environmental prize since 1990, I asked Mr. Lundstedt whether Volvo Group supported green … from it all kinds of products including vodka, perfume and hand sanitiser, with the eventual goal of scaling up enough to produce jet fuel. These transformative innovations …
… company—it’s a marketing company that develops recycling solutions and serves as a model for circularity, demonstrating a pathway to a new type of consumer economy. TerraCycle’s … waste. TerraCycle provides partners a range of services, including traditional media/PR, social media, and marketing services. TerraCycle is unique because they act as both a … noting that “In a perfect world, Loop’s sustainable packaging platform would overshadow and eventually render several...current business units, including many of our Sponsored Waste …
… Have you ever felt that cool concepts get mired in complex vocabulary? It’s a problem 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 forces with the Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale (Tsai CITY) to create a new … Director of Yale’s Carbon Containment Lab ) Climate Tech ( curated by Ben Soltoff , Environmental Innovation Manager at CBEY and Environmental Innovation Fellow at Tsai CITY) …