… solve the plastics problem. 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 only growing. No wonder Macquarie Capital , the largest Australian Investment Bank, is investing in solid waste management plants. The European Investment Bank , The World Bank , … is experiencing pressure to move from conventional packaging to more innovative packaging that keeps products safe without harming the environment. Plastics, it seems, have reached …
… waste, population density, and economic status to estimate the amount of plastic waste that entered the oceans in 2010. Jambeck’s findings suggested that among the top 20 … Rescue ; Sky News also published an article calling out five of the biggest soft drink companies for using only 7 percent recycled plastic in their products. Greenpeace later … increasing the demand for recycled plastic content. It also plans to drive innovation by investing an additional €100 million in the development of more recyclable plastic …
… A common story in the world of heating and cooling is that households tend to wait until their old system breaks before they install a new one. … 50 percent of residential space heating relies on fuel oil or propane, the default means more fuel oil boilers rather than a renewable alternative . But this isn’t always the story. … thermal technologies in Connecticut ” project asked residential customers about the factors that trigger the installation of heating and cooling systems. A web-based survey was …
… emissions by making rain ponchos from a sugar-based bioplastic. Recent reports estimate that the use of plastic is responsible for approximately 8% of the world’s oil consumption … ideas that were presented. We hope to see this growth and interest in environmental entrepreneurship continue, and we look forward to continuing to work with these teams during their time at Yale.” Hand Me Up and GreenGear are eligible to enter Yale’s Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize for a chance to win a further $25,000 this spring. 2380 …
… Cary Krosinsky (Yale SOM) Reed and Rissman focused on academic research before diving into entrepreneurship. While at Yale, they co-wrote three papers on sustainableinvesting. They wanted their findings to be relevant and actionable outside of the academic … and open-sourced, similar to what B Lab has done for its process of certifying responsible companies as B Corps . Using the Stake platform, individual investors can go a step further …
… remains dominated by the use of fossil fuels. Renewable thermal technologies (RTTs) offer moresustainable alternatives. The winners of this year’s grant, each in their own way, promise … industry. Recipients of the RTA Seed Innovation Grant include: A carbon cost calculator that will readily provide residential and business owners the cost savings and reduced …
… known as the second most polluting after fossil fuels. When combined with the fact that clothing supply chains are one of the most globally integrated—about three-quarters of … responsible resource management. Some breakout discussions around this topic stressed thatcompanies should communicate SDG commitment in ways that align with their brand voice and … their supply chain for better development outcomes. Brands can now empower consumers to make purchasing decisions that also advance the global goals. T - Trace the tradeoffs of …
… such compelling, innovative, and diverse proposals.” The winners presented proposals that demonstrated a high potential for impact, high project viability, and overall … a battery lease program, which will reduce costs and the barrier to entry for landscaping companies. 2. AIRPower by Jennifer Gammond (Yale School of Management), Mary Gammond and … and drying device, a field-ready kit for soil carbon content analysis. These kits make frequent and accurate sampling possible in the field and make soil content analysis …
… to clarify the role played by each collaborator and to explore the technologies available that might help achieve the campaign’s goals. Ultimately, ConnectSun has the potential to … customers who participate in the program while supporting the development of a cleaner and more resilient electric grid in Connecticut. Here’s how it works: residents in the Town of … will give ConnectSun customers a supplemental bill credit of $0.05/kWh for power that is generated from June 1 through September 30 during defined peak usage periods. In …
… Turkey Currently, there is no mandated carbon price or tax in Turkey, but “We are thinking that a possibility of a carbon tax and other mechanisms are on the way.” Yılmaz said. In … ESG metrics into investment analysis has helped avoid unaware decisions, such as investing in a hydropower project where climate change and drought-induced water flow … risk. Furthermore, although Turkey’s MRV regulation is a step in the right direction, many companies still do not measure or disclose carbon emissions. There is particularly a low …