… can integrate sustainability issues into their strategies that they otherwise might not have considered, and they can more easily coordinate with governments as well as other … are taking to achieve sustainability, it is easy to frame small steps as large strides. However, many sessions at GreenBiz focused on setting ambitious goals and measuring impacts, … environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns into overall risk management. The event was standing room only, with almost every inch of space occupied. The tremendous …
… these other chemicals.) One can safely assume that ingestion of marine plastic debris, whether by people or other animals, therefore means taking a concentrated dose of toxic … of $80-$120 billion worth of material. That said, there are two reasons this problem is not as visible as one might expect—why you likely did not spot plastics when you last took a … However, if the wastewater treatment plant is unable to capture microplastics they are eventually washed out to the ocean. How we got to this stage—the WEF describes plastics as …
… Forestry & Environmental Studies and Yale School of Management, had a question for CBEY: How can we bring students from across Yale together to consider big challenges in … at New Haven Farms presents to the crowd of student participants At this hackathon-style event, students worked in interdisciplinary teams to dig deep into a food-related challenge … Haven Land Trust’s gardens as community hubs; moving New Haven Farms’ wellness program to become self-sustaining; and making the broader New Haven community more aware of CitySeed’s …
… opportunity in depth, the project gradually turned into a business idea. Even though Justin notes that the entrepreneurial ecosystem at Yale was nowhere near as robust as it is today, … blends In Justin’s opinion the value of starting a company is immeasurable, independent of whether it succeeds or not. Encendia Biochar started operations in 2010 to soon find out … the safety net that school provides you. It is only when you leave that you will realize how precious they were” Justin advises. 2531 Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based …
… they share experiences and reflect on their time as student entrepreneurs at Yale. RedOx is not only the name of a cluster of oxidation-reduction reactions in electrochemistry, but … Kohn, YC’11 and Claire Henly, YC’11were students in Engineering and Environmental Sciences when they got inspired to develop an innovative technology for chemical desalination of … way. RedOx also got national recognition winning the National Science Foundation Innovation Corps Grant in 2012. The experience with start up incubators and the access to a pool of …
… than money in ventures.” Aaron also highlights perseverance and self-confidence as another crucial characteristic of a successful entrepreneur. As important as that is, Shoots’ … than money in ventures.” Aaron also highlights perseverance and self-confidence as another crucial characteristic of a successful entrepreneur. As important as that is, Shoots’ … people who know more than you do." Follow our website for more Sobotka Stories. Related Events Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grants - informational session Tue, October 4th, 2016, …
… Yesenia says: “Keep your day job and work in the evenings. But be ready to give it up when you need to.” She adds: “Being an entrepreneur at Yale was a great way to get experience and support.” Note: At the time of the Sobotka Seed Stage Grant application and award, the team of Poda … (MD’17). Follow our website for more Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant stories. Related Events 2015 Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize Fri, April 17th, 2015, 5:00 AM EDT — 10:00 AM …
… also struggled to identify the fishing guides that most needed help with a web presence. Another hurdle was customer acquisition which proved exacting as most fishing guides “lived … also struggled to identify the fishing guides that most needed help with a web presence. Another hurdle was customer acquisition which proved exacting as most fishing guides “lived … is a Coordinator for Latin America with the National Basketball Association (NBA). Related Events Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grants - informational session Tue, October 4th, 2016, …
… Zoni Foods produces meals that take under 15 minutes to cook on the stove and that are not microwaveable. They contain no artificial ingredients or preservatives, with low amounts … some fresh produce reaches your refrigerator, 40-50% of its nutrients value may be lost. However, a frozen meal from Zoni Foods addresses this shortcoming and should have almost all … to collaborate. Such an ecosystem would create a vibrant space for competitions, workshops, events, networking and ideation. Thankfully, though, Yale has recently announced the …
… of topics while talking through the development and successful execution of the carbon fee. How It All Began “The carbon fee is essentially our own corporate carbon tax, and it is … to making their operations across the world carbon neutral by fiscal year 2013, targeting not only data centers but also offices, software development labs, manufacturing plants, and … making a difference and trying out their solutions.” Watch the full webinar here: Related Events Internal Carbon Pricing - Practical Experiences from the Private Sector: Mahindra & …