… Around a conference table at a San Francisco VC investor’s office this April, we talked about power. … organization and CBEY partner that helps native communities pursue energy sovereignty and clean power. We had set up the meeting to exchange ideas and values, and to see if this … would be paid by the tribe through the cost savings of solar, which run around $24,000 annually. This financing structure has immediate monetary impact; it generates positive cash …
… The weekend of April 22nd and 23rd there were two conferences going on, in the words of my Uber driver: the coffee one and the fashion one. … worn by leaders and up-and-comers in the sustainable fashion space. The Sustainable Fashion Forum Conference 2023: Nuanced Layers was a fashion and environmental lover’s dream. The …
… Planetary Solutions in CleanEnergy - Internship and Fellowship Program (PSiCE) offers summer research and internship … of the inaugural Planetary Solutions in CleanEnergy (PSiCE) cohort. Related Initiatives Financing and Deploying CleanEnergy Certificate Program Related Programs Planetary …
… industry is one of the most environmentally damaging industries globally, accounting for around 10% of global carbon emissions and 20% of global wastewater . Producing a single cotton t-shirt can require up to 2,700 litres of water and significant amounts of energy . Additionally, the industry generates a significant amount of waste , with an … each year. For the average US consumer, this is ~82 pounds of clothing every year, disposed annually . This model is unsustainable, damaging to the both the environment and the workers …
… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) is delighted to announce the winner of the 2023 … Venture Prize was held on Friday, March 31st, 2023 and the four teams pitched their businesses that advance sustainability. Finalists : Carbon Loop : Creates a circular economy … to the President at the Connecticut Green Bank, where she designs new programs to deploy clean infrastructure throughout the state. Related Programs Sustainable Venture Prize …
… to reimagine the future. Grounded in inclusivity and impact, Startup Yale is a crossroads for a new kind of innovation ecosystem. Roughly $175K in funding will be awarded through … Venture Prize. The Sustainable Venture Prize has been awarded by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) since 2008. It was created to support Yale’s most innovative ideas and businesses that advance a more sustainable way of life through a $25,000 cash prize. …
… 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 waste). Despite having the idea for over two years, it stewed in my brain and I did not speak to anyone about it because I … steps you can take to begin executing their idea. 1. Talk to people: This is a great way to force a founder to get clarity on the problem and solution, get feedback, which then allows …
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… innovation through different perspectives. You can learn more about this program here . Before Air Company ventured into making jet fuel, they were making spirits. Vodka, to be … 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 … of the most challenging global decarbonization issues. The aviation sector is responsible for 3% of carbon emissions at present. Unlike land-based transportation emissions, …
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