… 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 … amount of waste , with an estimated 92 million tonnes of textile waste produced each year. For the average US consumer, this is ~82 pounds of clothing every year, disposed annually . … greenhouse gas emissions. Circular design : Initiatives that aim to design clothing for longevity and reuse, using materials that can be easily recycled or repurposed, and …
… Climate Innovation Grant , a program that provides independent feedback and seed funding for early-stage innovative solutions addressing climate change. The proposed solutions include a range of … at The Climate Service (TCS), a climate analytics startup that quantifies climate risk in financial terms. Kathryn Wright : (MEM): is a Senior Program Officer in Clean Energy at the …
… 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 … other events this day, including one on incorporating TCFD (Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures) recommendations into corporate reporting. However what stood out to … there was a cartoon gallery featuring the work of artists from over the world. This was an innovative use of humour and art in a space where people are often known to be measured with …
… 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 … packaging from single-use to multi-use, refillable designs.” The Loop platform is an innovative reusable packaging solution where consumers pay for the product (plus a deposit … waste streams. TerraCycle is driving innovation and circularity. Through the work of an innovative R&D department, TerraCycle has made the economics of recycling viable for many …
… 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 … interdisciplinary projects. This week, CBEY has joined forces with the Tsai Center forInnovative Thinking at Yale (Tsai CITY) to create a new multimedia site, Beyond the … interdisciplinary projects. This week, CBEY has joined forces with the Tsai Center forInnovative Thinking at Yale (Tsai CITY) to create a new multimedia site, Beyond the …
… 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 … experiences to diversify perspectives, build collaborations, share resources, and promote innovative thinking towards nature-based health programming,” says Amber Garrard, Senior … at the Yale Office of Sustainability. Another goal is to create nature-based programs and toolsfor the network they are building, most specifically for residential and healthcare …
… 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 … with recommendations for how to prioritize equitable leadership and opportunity. A living financial model for Community Kitchens. There should be a version in Excel or Google Sheets … How should the business be structured to ensure equitable leadership? Create a preliminary financial model for Community Kitchens Start with the scaffolding: build the bones of the …
… Now in its 10 th year, the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures has awarded $10,000 grants to environmentally-focused startups … 2011, David Sobotka (BA ’78), CBEY advisory board member, has supported entrepreneurs and innovative thinkers who want to build ventures addressing the needs of both the market and … 2011, David Sobotka (BA ’78), CBEY advisory board member, has supported entrepreneurs and innovative thinkers who want to build ventures addressing the needs of both the market 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 the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY). Engel has over 25 years of experience in reshaping … particularly critical at this time due to the rising student interest and immediate need for more support at the Center,” says Stuart DeCew, Executive Director of CBEY. DeCew …