… winners of the Sabin Prize to see how their ventures have transformed since graduating from Yale, and how it influenced their trajectory. We spoke with the founders of Green Gear … tropical red macroalgae as a livestock feed additive which can yield over 80% in methane reductions. Green Gear: We sell bioplastic rain ponchos and plan to expand into other … strategies. CBEY: How did winning the Sabin Prize influence your career or venture post-Yale? Symbrosia: The Sabin Prize provided funding for us to build the first prototype, gain …
… Six student teams were recently awarded Climate Change Innovation Grants by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY). Over $13,000 was awarded this year to … of disciplines and approaches,” says Ben Soltoff, Environmental Innovation Fellow at Yale Center for Business and the Environment and Tsai CITY. “It gives me hope to see … solutions to the climate crisis." -Ben Soltoff, Environmental Innovation Fellow at Yale Center for Business and the Environment and Tsai CITY The 2019 recipients include: …
… seaweed. When added to cattle feed, a type of seaweed called Asparagopsis taxiformis can reduce methane emissions from cows by up to 99%, and methane is a greenhouse gas that’s 20 to … a squad of undergraduate interns, and the team’s first full-time employee, a recent Yale engineering graduate named Jonathan Simonds (YC 18). When I visited Symbrosia in … this space.” In addition to relying on her team, Alexia has also found support from other Yale students who’ve founded environmentally focused ventures, such as Forested Foods , …
… a stronger foundation. For the list of speakers and attendees, check out the full schedule for SOCAP15, now available on the conference app, Pathable. Conference attendees can … curriculum at SOCAP. It is part of an online publication produced as a partnership between Yale Center for Business and the Environment and Conservation Finance Network. The new … curriculum at SOCAP. It is part of an online publication produced as a partnership between Yale Center for Business and the Environment and Conservation Finance Network. The new …
… To date, these financial instruments have focused on social outcomes like improving education and reducing juvenile recidivism. Now, a group called Blue Forest Conservation is … This article is part of an online publication produced in partnership between the Yale Center for Business and the Environment and the Conservation Finance Network. The new … This article is part of an online publication produced in partnership between the Yale Center for Business and the Environment and the Conservation Finance Network. The new …
… previous post outlined efforts undertaken by NGOs, private companies, and governments to reduce the massive flow of plastics into our oceans. This work is promising, but it is also … and corporate stakeholders regarding the potential of incineration to play a role in reducing plastic waste. Civil society often argues that incineration is bad for the … previous post outlined efforts undertaken by NGOs, private companies, and governments to reduce the massive flow of plastics into our oceans. This work is promising, but it is also …
… have committed to increasing the use of recycled plastics in their packaging, thereby reducing demand for virgin plastic. These efforts have often been criticized as the very … packaging on the EU market recyclable by 2030; the consumption of single-use plastics reduced; and the intentional use of microplastics restricted. The EU Commission has also come … have committed to increasing the use of recycled plastics in their packaging, thereby reducing demand for virgin plastic. These efforts have often been criticized as the very …
… winners of the Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grants have something in common – a desire to reduce waste and improve the environmental footprint of the apparel industry. These $10,000 venture grants are disbursed annually by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment to provide funding and mentorship to new … by David Sobotka (YC ’78), has supported nearly 25 startups over the past eight years. The Yale Center for Business and the Environment has administered the grant over this tenure and …
… them. Patagonia, for instance, admittedly doesn’t engage with SDG four, concerning quality education. While I’m sure they’re not opposed, access to education doesn’t fit into their business model. Now entering the food space with Patagonia … more clothes from the landfill. However, for systematic change brands must take action to reduce their environmental footprint and move towards circular practices. To learn more about …
… catalysts and solutions for climate change. Teams are made up of students from across Yale University, including the School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, School of Management and Yale College. The projects have impact across the globe, from New Haven to Southeast Asia … industry to adopt electric mowers by developing a battery lease program, which will reduce costs and the barrier to entry for landscaping companies. 2. AIRPower by Jennifer …