… start? Sybrosia: We are inspired by seaweed’s potential to uptake CO2, bioremediate ocean water, and produce important secondary metabolites. After coming across research out of … issues like climate change and plastic pollution. Seeing how surprisingly pervasive poncho use is, from hiking to sporting events to admissions office tours, Monika recognized that … Kenny and I worked on the venture for three years and launched a real farm outside of Portland, Oregon. It was a huge learning experience for us. We built a very strong network of …
… impacts and tackle diverse systemic issues related to the current climate crisis. “Because this is an early-stage grant that’s open to for-profit and non-profits alike, the ideas … nutrients as traditional dairy but creates very little GHG emissions and uses a fraction of land and water resources to produce, coupled with a low incidence of allergic reaction compared to …
… It was early February 2019, and they had spent most of winter break setting up a brand new aquaponic-type system in a warehouse in New Haven’s Newhallville neighborhood. The previous afternoon, they had received a … facility. The shrimp were hard to spot—a few grey specks beneath hundreds of gallons of saltwater. It was hard to believe that, in just three months, those specks would become 52 …
… has rarely covered the environmental aspects of the triple bottom line – instead, it has focused on financial and social aspects. But this year, attendees will have the opportunity to … Leigh Whelpton at the Conservation Finance Network (a multi-institutional effort based at Island Press). It also included a team of several conservation finance professionals. The goal … and emerging market opportunities – from sustainable timber and agricultural investments to water quality and green infrastructure – and what it will take to make these deals scalable, …
… States so far – with $80 million invested. To date, these financial instruments have focused on social outcomes like improving education and reducing juvenile recidivism. Now, a … these methods entail fire suppression, which leads to a lot of buildup and growth in forests that would normally burn up. USFS spending on fire suppression leads to less money … to disrupt. This bond helps align the incentives of USFS and other beneficiaries, such as water and electric utilities, to share in forest restoration costs just as they share in …
… and global problem. Build infrastructure Plastics in our oceans are only a problem because plastic gets to our oceans in the first place. In countries with the highest levels of … way to the dumping site. And these dumping sites are far less sophisticated than engineered landfills, which means waste often leaks into the environment. Generally, the global South … published a report on land-based strategies for a plastic-free ocean . And under the New Plastic Economy initiative of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation , Nestlé is leading the …
… has come since, was immediate and expansive. Media worldwide jumped on the article. Sky News, in partnership with WWF, launched a full-fledged campaign, Sky Ocean Rescue ; Sky News … Ellen MacArthur Foundation In addition, many companies have committed to increasing the use of recycled plastics in their packaging, thereby reducing demand for virgin plastic. … on plastics. European Union : On October 24, 2018, EU Parliament voted to ban single-use plastic products such as straws, cutlery, and stirrers. This ban is to take effect …
… to build a children’s secondhand marketplace. With only 15% of all clothing donated or reused, Hand Me Up (HMU) hopes to change perceptions and encourage clothing reuse by creating … ’20), and Cyndi Chen (SOM ‘19) The manufacturing of clothes produces 20% of industrial water pollution. Additionally, the trend of “fast fashion” continues to grow: globally, 80 … models and approaches to product design that underpin current consumption patterns. The future they are building is one our kids and grandkids will be proud of.” According to …
… compared to 2000, but keeps garments for half as long. Fabric production and consumer use account for 60% of environmental impacts associated with apparel. Not to mention, the … space with Patagonia Provisions ® they are, however, poised to advance goal 15 - life on land- by promoting restorative agricultural practices in their food supply chain. A- Align … or recycled goods, and wearing items longer—may succeed in diverting more clothes from the landfill. However, for systematic change brands must take action to reduce their …
… Project Drawdown, including energy, materials, transportation, food, women and girls, and landuse. “One of our main goals throughout this process was to support climate change innovators … for small-scale fishermen. Kelp possesses the qualities of the food we envision for our future: high-efficient growth, large carbon sequestration potential, and easily seeded and …