… Manager for Burt’s Bees. Matt will talk about his role at Burt's Bees, his career journey and advice for students as they consider a career in business and the environment. … and delivering on the brand’s sustainability strategy. Matt’s work spans responsible sourcing, sustainable packaging, operational footprint management, customer and industry relations, cause marketing, and employee engagement. Matt is also a champion of community and culture, directing community service efforts and serving as Vice President and …
… influential. But then you were taught to suppress that power, to follow the rules, to wait your turn, to not make waves. But, when used intelligently, influence is like a superpower … brings great ideas to life. This is the premise of Zoe Chance’s new book, Influence is Your Superpower , which is rooted in groundbreaking research in behavioral economics, … Vincent Stanley (Chief Storyteller at Patagonia and Resident Fellow at CBEY) as part of our Author Talk series . Zoe and Vincent will discuss key insights from her new book and …
… approach for landowners to leverage these climate benefits to access to new finance sources for preservation. In this webinar we will hear from Margaret Williams of American … by using conservation easements to avoid conversion to crop production. In addition, our speakers will discuss a pioneering project in the Prairie Pothole Region of North … and Nature Based Solutions Avoiding Grassland Conversion: An Emerging Strategy for Climate, Community, and Conservation … Online Avoiding Grassland Conversion: An Emerging Strategy for …
… meet and pitch their ideas to venture capitalists and industry leaders. See photos from our 2015 event and read an account of the day here. Meet the 2016 finalists: Appalachian … streams from current food production processes to create nutritious and wholesome products. Our goal is to tackle the food waste challenge through culinary innovation and creativity. … waste streams from food manufacturing to make new wholesome and nutritious products. Our most exciting opportunity with which to begin our venture is okara. Okara is the …
… min presentation about a sustainability topic given by a peer/ close contact. To broaden our exposure and deepen our knowledge. ~20 min for small group discussion about the topic. To share additional … to shape an opinion, and practice voicing it. ~20 min open time for career advice / community catchup. To help each other in our recruiting journeys and get to know each other …
… to host: Moving the Needle, a series of events, panels, and socials. Please join us for our Social in Style mixer to kick off our Moving the Needle Series . Connect with other students interested in the fashion and beauty industries over drinks and hors-d'oeuvres! Don't forget to wear your favorite 2nd hand or sustainable brand pieces! *We are committed to reducing waste at …
… Join us for a conversation with Helen Crowley, Head of Sustainable Sourcing Innovation at Kering. Dr. Crowley will discuss sustainable sourcing in luxury supply chains, and the opportunities for innovative financing approaches. … impacts and dependencies on nature are most significant. This means that sustainable sourcing of these materials are a priority to underpin a sustainable business model. The …
… is thrilled to be hosting this panel on emerging innovations in seaweed and kelp as part of our Planetary Innovator Speaker Series . Join us to hear from a panel of aquaculture … and more. We will cover the science of seaweed, trends in the space, and how our panelists approached their journey into entrepreneurship! Panelists include: Dr. … Planetary Innovator Speaker Series Green Innovation - Lunch Deep Dives Green Innovator Community … The Yale Center for Business and Environment and the Tsai CITY is thrilled to be …
… industry. Multiple commercial kitchens, incubators and funding programs now span our small state and have generated interest within the regional industry. Work remains to … and beverage brands to connect with the expertise that they’re going to need on their journeys, and for strategic and industry partners to meet the growing community of promising brands. Our goal is to support the development of Connecticut’s …
… be 50+ Whole Foods Green Team members who are eager to learn from and network with the Yale community. All the morning events are open to Yale students, faculty and staff. This is a … Reduction at Whole Foods Mike Guldenstern, e2s 11:30-12:15 p.m. Water Conservation: Our New Frontier Steve Mecca, EcoWise Systems 12:15-1 p.m. Complimentary zero landfill … & Obesity; Rafi Taherian, YaleDining Services; Patrick Struebi, Founder, Fairtrasa Image courtesy of Mike Mozart/flickr Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Whole Foods …