… 92 million tonnes of textile waste produced each year. For the average US consumer, this is ~82 pounds of clothing every year, disposed annually . This model is unsustainable, … its life, including promoting textile recycling, upcycling, and/or encouraging consumers to donate or resell clothing instead of throwing it away. There are many exciting start-ups … instance, ThredUp has helped promote circular design by creating an online marketplace for buying and selling second-hand clothing, extending the life of garments that might have …
… 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 … solution for sustainable initiatives in the fashion industry. Phigitals works with clothing brands to extend their existing e-commerce websites into a verified white-label resale … and practices using WhatsApp while providing access to sub-seasonal forecasts. Through this tool, they use behavioral elements to incentivize large-scale input from communities to …
… of providing Montana-raised burger to all Montana food banks by asking his neighbors to donate spare cattle, which were then processed out-of-state due to the dearth of … 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 processing … could have used his own natural gas generator to convert natural gas into electricity, but this option was prohibitively expensive. Further, NorthWestern’s portfolio of fossil-fueled …
… of systems thinking and transformative innovation. In Prof. Anastas’ words, “What we have done very well is investing in products that have revolutionized our lives. What we haven’t … For any planetary innovator considering an idea they’d like to bring to fruition, I thought this was an essential framing to think about when approaching the issue. And innovation also … 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 …
… dining halls. Founder Tom Szaky was inspired to eliminate food waste by scaling up this method. Soon, TerraCycle was winning business prizes and scaling operations to where … business, TerraCycle’s in-house R&D team first develops a recycling solution to process the brand’s waste product at-scale. TerraCycle works with processing partners on the logistics … companies, increased foot traffic for retailers, cleaner streets for cities, and charitable donations through Sponsored Waste programs. TerraCycle serves a purpose beyond simply …
… 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 … Ecology (c urated by Dr. Marian Chertow , Director of the Center for Industrial Ecology ) This site aims to strike a unique tone for each page, reflecting the unique perspective of … 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 …
… to people both emotionally and physically. That’s 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 with Yale University, local healthcare … 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 …
… to all as a function of a highly developed society?” To demonstrate the practicality of this, we must develop functioning alternatives. Overview: Our idea for one such alternative … is necessary to support the operation?). For the sake of specificity, let’s assume that this Community Kitchen will be located in The Bronx or Washington Heights areas of New York … the Environment 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 …
… and Ecopackables. Administered by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY), this grant helps eco-ventures further develop their businesses. Since 2011, David … has been difficult for so many in numerous ways, CBEY is delighted to not only continue this support, but offer two additional grants,” says Ben Soltoff , Environmental Innovation … go to Agricore and Environmental Justice Performance Index. “The entire slate of applicants this year was impressive, and the four ventures who received funding happen to be emblematic …
… connections to our work at the CBEY. Her areas of work in food are particularly critical at this time due to the rising student interest and immediate need for more support at the … 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 … in businesses, organizations, and communities. “I am excited for the opportunity this fellowship provides to create a platform for community experts from New Haven and …