… conferences going on, in the words of my Uber driver: the coffee one and the fashion one. With one look at my pants, he knew which one I was attending. Just as vibrant and quirky as … Portland, there were a sea of prints in the room, worn by leaders and up-and-comers in the sustainable fashion space. The Sustainable Fashion Forum Conference 2023: Nuanced Layers was … Psychology, and Policy Reflections from a sustainable fashion conference Tais Idi-Infante (Master of Environmental Management '24) The weekend of April 22nd and 23rd there were two …
… who are committed to advancing and pursuing a career in the clean energy field. We spoke with students in the initial cohort to learn about their inspiration, goals, and experience … to understand how we could attack the problem of man-made natural disasters at the root, instead of waiting to deal with the inevitable aftermath. She decided addressing environmental … Mary recognizes that there is no one right path and we must think deeply about who a sustainable practice actually serves. For example, the use of electric cars is seen as …
… amounts of energy . Additionally, the industry generates a significant amount of waste , with an estimated 92 million tonnes of textile waste produced each year. For the average US … textile recycling, upcycling, and/or encouraging consumers to donate or resell clothing instead of throwing it away. There are many exciting start-ups operating the emerging … 2023 The Importance of Being More Forgiving of Sustainable Fashion Initiatives Jinali Mody (Master of Environmental Management '23) The fashion industry is one of the most …
… for Business and the Environment (CBEY) is delighted to announce the winner of the 2023 Sustainable Venture Prize. The Sustainable Venture Prize , created in 2008, awards $25,000 … Yale , the Sustainable Venture Prize was held on Friday, March 31st, 2023 and the four teams pitched their businesses that advance sustainability. Finalists : Carbon Loop : … instead of oil Karuna Foods : We make the world's first microbial protein-based dog food with the least carbon footprint, offering nourishment without any adverse effects Tyree Tech …
… We’re only days away from StartUp Yale , Yale’s biggest entrepreneurship awards packed with pitches, prizes, and world-changing ideas. At StartUp Yale, innovators join community … ecosystem. Roughly $175K in funding will be awarded through eight prizes, including the Sustainable Venture Prize. The Sustainable Venture Prize has been awarded by the Yale Center … high-value byproducts General Biological: Makes mass-market chemicals from sugar instead of oil Karuna Foods: We make the world's first microbial protein-based dog food with …
… Going from idea to execution takes a lot of motivation. I struggled with this for Banofi Leather (my start-up that makes plant-based leather from banana crop … took the plunge and now have an MVP, our first order, a manufacturing and R&D facility, a team of 10+ people, and grant money to give us a few months of runway. So, what changed? I … and Nature Based Solutions Idea to Execution … Mar 01, 2023 Idea to Execution Jinali Mody (Master of Environmental Management '23) Going from idea to execution takes a lot of …
… idea, and I realize now the numerous advantages this has afforded me. If you are grappling with the idea of starting up, either now or in the future, this is my attempt to convince … a community for founders. These communities can be great ways to get support, find team members, get feedback on an idea, and even get inspired. A founder’s journey can be … almost risk-free space like a university, is an incredibly unique opportunity. Jinali Mody (Master of Environmental Management '23) I first had the idea for a plant-based leather …
… brainchild of Staff Sheehan, serial inventor and entrepreneur, co-founder of Air Company with a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from Yale. Since the success of Air Vodka, Staff and his colleagues have expanded the application of his carbon transformation technology to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Since its inception, the goal of Air Company has been to … awarded him the 2016 Richard Wolfgang Prize for his Ph.D. dissertation. In conversation with students as part of the Climate Innovation Intensive hosted by CBEY and Tsai CITY, his …
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… drought-stricken California. Record high winter temperatures. A global food price crisis with countries on the brink of famine. Every aspect of the world we live in is being … the FDCE program helps participants make an immediate impact and advance their careers: “Within 12 months of graduating, I landed a new job that transitioned me from spending 10-20% … professionals to deepen and accelerate their impact Heather Fitzgerald Coral Bielecki (Master of Environmental Science '18) Applications are officially open for the Financing and …