… like this, it makes perfect sense to hire world-class scholars to teach cutting-edge courses, invite leading practitioners to headline conferences, and build state-of-the-art … for Business and Environment (CBEY), we flipped conventional wisdom on its head and turned our attention to the dinner table. When CBEY founded the 2050 Fellows a decade ago, the … 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 …
… are already emerging and their demand is growing. Major focus areas include: Sustainable sourcing : Such as using organic cotton, recycled polyester, plant-based leather and fur, natural dyes etc. Resource-efficient production : Reducing the environmental impact of production by using resource-efficient processes, such as minimizing water and … 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 …
… Going from idea to execution takes a lot of motivation. I struggled with this for Banofi Leather … to execute is priceless.” 12 months ago I finally took the plunge and now have an MVP, our first order, a manufacturing and R&D facility, a team of 10+ people, and grant money to … on the problem and solution, get feedback, which then allows you to iterate and refine your idea, and forces you to commit and to hold yourself accountable since someone else …
… dream. I always thought that entrepreneurship was something one did in the latter part of your life (post-40s) after having built an established career. However, when I came to grad … time – University is a way to try new things and experiment. Entrepreneurship is about the journey as much as it’s about the success. Not everyone wants or needs to be an entrepreneur … 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 …
… 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 … 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, … of shelter and safety for urban and suburban commuters in the United States. Thank you to our judges The CBEY team is very grateful for the team of judges that participated in this …
… 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. Ventures with a for-profit idea can continue their journey by participating in the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures . About the … and other team members are creating a tool to crowdsource information on farmers’ climate impacts and practices using WhatsApp while providing access to sub-seasonal forecasts. …
… this entire process, we have tried to be good stewards of the land and natural resources. Looking for alternative energy sources for the Producer Partnership processing facility was 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 …
… words, “What we have done very well is investing in products that have revolutionized our lives. What we haven’t done very well is ensure that those products don’t cause harm. We … 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 … cartoon in particular, hit the nail on the head for me. Innovation and accelerating its impact requires one to harness the power of business and finance, but without critically …
… for circularity, demonstrating a pathway to a new type of consumer economy. TerraCycle’s 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 … According to Alex Payne of the TerraCycle media team, Szaky realized he could make a bigger impact in the world by using product and packaging waste deemed to have no value to create …
… 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 … vocabulary often used in sustainable innovation. Each page includes a set of explanatory resources, carefully curated by Yale-connected experts. The site is launching with the … Martin Wainstein , Resident Fellow at CBEY) Carbon Removal ( curated by Dr. Anastasia O’Rourke , Managing Director of Yale’s Carbon Containment Lab ) Climate Tech ( curated by Ben …