… to help further innovative ideas to address climate change and its environmental and social impacts. The Center has awarded these grants for the past five years in an effort to support … heat pump obstacle. Let’s TalC: Let’s TalC is one of the first podcasts in Mandarin that encourages youth opportunities for sustainable development. The “C” represents their attention … seed funding and expert mentorship to advance their projects. They are also strongly encouraged to apply for further prizes and opportunities at CBEY, such as the Sobotka Seed …
… 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 operation making fertilizer from kitchen scraps and worms behind the Princeton dining halls. Founder … According to Alex Payne of the TerraCycle media team, Szaky realized he could make a bigger impact in the world by using product and packaging waste deemed to have no value to create …
… The experience and expertise of alumni provide an unparalleled resource for students navigating their way through the Yale experience. In recognition of … and experts have taken place as part of this program. There is a new normal given the impact of the COVID-crisis. As a result, students have been adapting their professional … Heather Fitzgerald The experience and expertise of alumni provide an unparalleled resource for students navigating their way through the Yale experience. In recognition of …
… CBEY has been busy this summer! Our office space has been reworked for a return to the new normal. We have enhanced and … says Talaty. Two new members of the CBEY team will focus on clean energy, a key area of impact for the center. Julia Nojeim (MEM ’21) is CBEY’s Clean Energy Coordinator, a new … time as a student. “I’m excited to continue interacting with this unparalleled spirit of making the world a better place and expanding it through my role.” Trent Cummings has …
… of twelve Yale graduate students participated in an independent study with Climate Real Impact Solutions (“ CRIS ”), a serial-issuer of SPACs founded in 2020. CRIS has issued two … The students researched and presented potential investment opportunities across four industries – namely battery storage, sustainable agriculture, carbon capture, and … practices are not environmentally sustainable due to their high use of water resources and contribution to climate change. Agriculture consumes 70% of global water supply …
… vocabulary often used in sustainable innovation. Each page includes a set of explanatory resources, carefully curated by Yale-connected experts. The site is launching with the … Martin Wainstein , Resident Fellow at CBEY) Carbon Removal ( curated by Dr. Anastasia O’Rourke , Managing Director of Yale’s Carbon Containment Lab ) Climate Tech ( curated by Ben … page is similar to what a Yale student might get in the first session of an introductory course or in office hours with a faculty or staff member. It covers the basics for those who …
… decided it would not hurt to “just send it.” Turns out, their recyclable EcoRain Poncho, sourced from 100% Brazilian sugarcane and made through a process that also sequesters carbon, took the $25,000 prize. The Impact According to the United Nations Environment Programme , people around the world … get rid of single-use plastics and where can there be a non-petrochemical alternative? By making their EcoRain Ponchos out of plant material, they are not just displacing traditional …
… understand 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. … this initiative focuses on creating a knowledge platform, where information, ideas, and resources can be shared with interested parties, such as residents, clinicians, land managers, … backgrounds and experiences to diversify perspectives, build collaborations, share resources, and promote innovative thinking towards nature-based health programming,” says Amber …
… who’s admittedly fascinated by waste (and agrees that waste problems are often some of our stupidest problems ), I focused specifically on the circular economy track of breakout … . To achieve their 2025 targets for recycled content, these companies will need to source 6 million tonnes a year of recycled material, compared to just the 1.5 million tonnes … between, say, an internal combustion engine’s pollution of CO2 into the air. But the making of stuff and the disposal of stuff (not to mention the packaging for that stuff) uses …
… and wondering about what sets it apart? Maybe you’re contemplating this opportunity for your team. Or maybe you’re a Yale alum wondering: what is this program about? I can help you … of Management, and I’m part of the FDCE team. Our second cohort of FDCE participants is making its way through the core courses , and the application for the third cohort is open … to meet their own interests, lean on their preexisting expertise, and ground their impact locally, regardless of where they are. Some memos are also published on CBEY’s Clean …