… 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 … 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. … steppingstone for future improvements . Supporting such initiatives often provides R&D fundingfor improvements to be made. Despite the clear need for sustainable alternatives to …
… to the Climate Innovation Grant , a program that provides independent feedback and seed fundingfor early-stage innovative solutions addressing climate change. The proposed solutions … microalgae's natural biomineralizing capabilities using electrochemical cells powered by renewable energy. The Velocity Raptor John Havlik (Yale School of Management), Michael Heyang …
… 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 … nonprofit facility. However, Pierson had limited options for supplying energy to the new processing facility. The local utility company, NorthWestern Energy, allowed Pierson … pro bono services to TPP, such as zoning advice and a database of available grant funding. “Our team’s goal was to optimize the off-grid renewable energy system along …
… On Day 2, as I continued my foray into searching for innovation, strains of the previous day’s theme of collaboration … CEO of Volvo Group during a panel on green chemistry solutions and innovation for a pathforward. “We cannot do anything alone anymore,” Mr. Lundstedt said during the panel, … group was one of the six partners behind the MobilityXLab, a collaboration hub founded in 2017 that offers new companies with pioneering ideas within mobility and connectivity the …
… 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 journey as a trailblazer in circularity …
… 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 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 … 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 on creating a knowledge platform, where information, ideas, and resources can be shared with interested parties, such as …
… 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 … costs? What is the expected gap between revenue and expenses (i.e. how much ongoing funding 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 City. Staff and Advisors: Mark Bittman , Special Advisor on Food Policy at Columbia …
… Now in its 10 th year, the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures has awarded $10,000 grants to environmentally-focused startups Upright and Ecopackables. Administered by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY), this grant helps eco-ventures further develop their … entire slate of applicants this year was impressive, and the four ventures who received funding happen to be emblematic of some key trends that defined the year 2020: the ubiquity …
… 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 the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY). Engel has … models. And she’s excited to share what she’s learned with Yale students who are looking at pathways where people, food, justice, business, and the environment intersect. “Tagan …