… at sustainable alternatives as a way to make a difference to the climate crisis. Several new industry trends in sustainable fashion are already emerging and their demand is growing. … sustainable fashion space. For instance, ThredUp has helped promote circular design by creating an online marketplace for buying and selling second-hand clothing, extending the … contradict each other. Balancing durability and biodegradability is the major challenge in creating sustainable fashion. Sustainable materials are designed to be long-lasting and …
… microalgae's natural biomineralizing capabilities using electrochemical cells powered by renewable energy. The Velocity Raptor John Havlik (Yale School of Management), Michael Heyang … economy in the construction industry. Phigitals Lacie Thorne (Yale School of Management) is creating Phigitals, a web3-enabled SaaS solution for sustainable initiatives in the fashion … (Yale School of Environment), Emma Barrett (Yale College), and other team members are creating a tool to crowdsource information on farmers’ climate impacts and practices using …
… nonprofit facility. However, Pierson had limited options for supplying energy to the new processing facility. The local utility company, NorthWestern Energy, allowed Pierson … 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 … School of the Environment) and Joe Boland (Yale College) helped Pierson and TPP plan a renewable energy facility to build on Pierson’s spacious ranch in Montana. The team calculated …
… example, in the carbon removal space, companies like Stripe and Shopify are investing in new startups to bring down the cost of carbon removal and create a market for it. Of course, … but as companies with seemingly little connection to carbon removal, it was an interesting case of large businesses supporting emerging ones. As a company that makes vehicles and … but as companies with seemingly little connection to carbon removal, it was an interesting case of large businesses supporting emerging ones. As a company that makes vehicles and …
… recycling solutions and serves as a model for circularity, demonstrating a pathway to a new type of consumer economy. TerraCycle’s journey as a trailblazer in circularity … ground for “incremental improvements” and “pushing the envelope” in ways that “will keep [creating change].” Marian Chertow and Alex Payne both view TerraCycle as a company creating impact through influencing consumers and brands to be more sustainable. As …
… 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 … CITY Go Beyond the Buzzwords … Apr 26, 2021 CBEY and Tsai CITY Go Beyond the Buzzwords A new multimedia site breaks down several of the buzzwords most often used in sustainable … 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 …
… the driving tenet behind the work being done as part of what is currently called the “New Haven Nature & Health Initiative.” This working group represents a collaboration … city residents. Still in early stages, one of the key goals of this initiative focuses on creating a knowledge platform, where information, ideas, and resources can be shared with … Common Ground Still in early stages, one of the key goals of this initiative focuses on creating a knowledge platform, where information, ideas, and resources can be shared with …
… offer “good” food as the public dining model for the future, a not-for-profit that will showcase the value of an eatery that ticks all the boxes for ethical food, providing everyone … that this Community Kitchen will be located in The Bronx or Washington Heights areas of New York City. Staff and Advisors: Mark Bittman , Special Advisor on Food Policy at Columbia … How to Apply We are looking to build a team of 2-3 students. To apply for this independent study, please send your resume and a statement of interest no longer than half a page to …
… The Environmental Justice Performance Index seeks to fulfill the unmet need for data and metrics to evaluate corporations on environment justice performance. Judges in this process … The Environmental Justice Performance Index seeks to fulfill the unmet need for data and metrics to evaluate corporations on environment justice performance. Judges in this process … The Environmental Justice Performance Index seeks to fulfill the unmet need for data and metrics to evaluate corporations on environment justice performance. Judges in this process …
… has been bubbling up for a while among graduate students at Yale. Enter Tagan Engel, the newest Resident Fellow at the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY). Engel has … deep love, profound respect and critical understanding of food systems and the community of New Haven.” For nearly 10 years, Engel was a chef and food entrepreneur in New York City and Boston where she learned the ins and outs of the industry that went far …