… The fashion industry is one of the most environmentally damaging industries globally, accounting for around 10% of global carbon … amounts of energy . Additionally, the industry generates a significant amount of waste , with an estimated 92 million tonnes of textile waste produced each year. For the average US … using resource-efficient processes, such as minimizing water and energy use, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Circular design : Initiatives that aim to design clothing for …
… at Urban Ingenuity, a mission-driven clean energy developer in Washington, DC. Nora works with potential partners and project sites from initial engagement through project scoping, … development with community development to promote a just transition to a clean energy economy that generates wealth for the people and places that need it the most. An urban planner by education, Nora is an …
… include a range of sectors closely linked to climate, including increasing funding forgreen ventures, agriculture, fashion, transportation, materials, among others. After careful revision by external judges, CBEY awarded over $19,000 in grants to seven environmentally-focused ventures. From here, ventures will continue to receive support from … a reliable third party that removes barriers for individual players to adopt a circular economy in the construction industry. Phigitals Lacie Thorne (Yale School of Management) is …
… Pierson stepped up to serve his community. Pierson started The Producer Partnership (TPP) with the goal of providing Montana-raised burger to all Montana food banks by asking his … 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 … team of Ayush Acharya, Caroline Heilbrun, Helena Lam, Steve Yannacone (Yale School of the Environment) and Joe Boland (Yale College) helped Pierson and TPP plan a renewable energy …
… seek me out. And today, one of the collaborators on stage was...me! I’ve worked in the past with Yale professor Paul Anastas, who won the 2021 Volvo Environment Prize for his work on green chemistry, That put him, me and three Yale students on the stage with Martin …
… 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 originated as a one-man … from landfills. Marian Chertow, a professor of Industrial Ecology at the Yale School of the Environment, points out that elsewhere, people are “willing to sort their waste...and … Waste programs. TerraCycle serves a purpose beyond simply encouraging recycling and helping brands. Marian Chertow, a professor of Industrial Ecology at the Yale School of the …
… their background to explore interdisciplinary projects. This week, CBEY has joined forces with the Tsai Centerfor Innovative Thinking at Yale (Tsai CITY) to create a new multimedia … Director of Yale’s Carbon Containment Lab ) Climate Tech ( curated by Ben Soltoff , Environmental Innovation Manager at CBEY and Environmental Innovation Fellow at Tsai CITY) … primary credit to the Black scholars and leaders who have pioneered work on the topic) Green Chemistry ( curated by Dr. Paul Anastas , Director of the CenterforGreen Chemistry …
… the “New Haven Nature & Health Initiative.” This working group represents a collaboration with Yale University, local healthcare professionals, and New Haven-based nonprofit … the therapeutic benefits of spending time in nature. They are deeply invested in making green spaces in New Haven inviting, safe, and equally accessible for city residents. Still … Nature & Health Initiative, in collaboration with the Yale Centerfor Business and the Environment , is hosting a webinar called “Getting a Nature Fix” – a conversation with …
… 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” … . Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Equity and Justice Good Food, Good Jobs: Researching an Economically Equitable Restaurant Model … Jan 29, 2021 Good Food, Good …
… 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 Centerfor Business and the Environment (CBEY), this grant helps eco-ventures further … oatmilk in liquid and instant form. Their oatmilk is on track to be as nutritious as dairy with the same 8g of protein and levels of key vitamins and minerals. Their better-for-you …