… The fashion industry is one of the most environmentally damaging industries globally, accounting for around 10% of global carbon … a challenge for the industry, and while there are promising developments in natural dyeing techniques these are not yet extremely accessible. Overall, there are many trade-offs that … efforts across all industries and not just energy, transportation, and carbon capture. Building a sustainable fashion industry is the need of the hour. The growing demand for …
… After careful revision by external judges, CBEY awarded over $19,000 in grants to seven environmentally-focusedventures. From here, ventures will continue to receive support from CBEY to bring … Sciences) created BlueGreen Materials, a company seeking to manufacture carbon-negative building materials from the ocean that are stronger, more durable, and self-healing for …
… 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 … first innovation hub was started in Gothenburg, Sweden, where they converted an old factory building into a space for innovation for 400 of their technical and business experts within automation, electromobility and connectivity. I was …
… 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 … Szaky was inspired to eliminate food waste by scaling up this method. Soon, TerraCycle was winning business prizes and scaling operations to where Szaky decided to leave Princeton to … a waste collection program translate into positive PR, awards, and recognition as an environmentally-friendly company- a factor that is important to attracting younger …
… 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 … by Dr. Anastasia O’Rourke , Managing Director of Yale’s Carbon Containment Lab ) Climate Tech ( curated by Ben Soltoff , Environmental Innovation Manager at CBEY and Environmental … by Dr. Anastasia O’Rourke , Managing Director of Yale’s Carbon Containment Lab ) Climate Tech ( curated by Ben Soltoff , Environmental Innovation Manager at CBEY and Environmental …
… deeply invested in making green spaces in New Haven inviting, safe, and equally accessible for city residents. Still in early stages, one of the key goals of this initiative focuses … Another goal is to create nature-based programs and tools for the network they are building, most specifically for residential and healthcare communities. This may include … Another goal is to create nature-based programs and tools for the network they are building, most specifically for residential and healthcare communities. This may include …
… An ethical food system should promote public and environmental health, a thriving workforce, and nutritious products available to everyone. Put simply, it should provide food that’s fair, green, nutritious, and affordable. Food that meets these standards could be called “good” food. There is barely an aspect of the current food system producing good food. Affordability is a challenge for at least a third of the population, making nutrition …
… Now in its 10 th year, the Sobotka Seed Prizefor Sustainable Ventures has awarded $10,000 grants to environmentally-focused startups Upright and Ecopackables. Administered by the Yale Center for Business and …
… Interest in food and equitable food systems has been bubbling up for a while among graduate students at Yale. Enter Tagan Engel, the newest Resident Fellow … at CitySeed . Through these roles, Engel learned the value of placing relationship building at the center of every experience, and the importance of hearing stories directly … at CitySeed . Through these roles, Engel learned the value of placing relationship building at the center of every experience, and the importance of hearing stories directly …