… Environment’s Regenerative Agriculture Initiative . Abbey Warner and Darya Watnick worked with dozens of practitioners and other experts in farming, climate adaptation, policymaking, … and programs. Soil Health Policy steers potential community leaders from concept to ongoing commitment. It reports on and distills practical tips for captivating policymakers’ … to enhance community well-being. The Regenerative Agriculture Initiative, one of CBEY’s ongoing collaborative projects, includes a series of articles outlining best practices in the …
… related to the current climate crisis. " We had a very strong set of submissions this year, with innovation not just in the approach but also in the model and the way the entities were … several geographies and sectors. The sense of urgency and a desire to take action and work with communities were unmissable in the solutions proposed. We had everything from education … GroundUp is a residential low-cost air conditioning solution that emulates a simple screw, with easy installation and de-installation. The solution aims to significantly reduce energy …
… by Home Depot and Walmart. TerraCycle’s focus on recycling consumer waste streams began with the Drink Pouch Brigade, a partnership with Honest Tea. According to Alex Payne of the TerraCycle media team, Szaky realized he … to manufacturers to produce...new products. Other Sponsored Waste programs came after, with the Yogurt Cup Brigade and the Energy Bar Wrapper Brigade, sponsored by Stonyfield Farm …
… Experts program in the spring of 2018 in an effort to connect alumni from different sectors with current students. Since then, over 250 engagements between students and experts have … plans and thinking critically about what their next few years might look like. Connecting with alumni who are doing the work helps current students see the possible pathways that … Experts program in the spring of 2018 in an effort to connect alumni from different sectors with current students. Since then, over 250 engagements between students and experts have …
… Environmental Innovation Fellow. In this role, Talaty will continue to support a growing green innovator community, advise students working on sustainable ventures, and engage with alumni entrepreneurs who continue to build the businesses they started at Yale. … Environmental Innovation Fellow. In this role, Talaty will continue to support a growing green innovator community, advise students working on sustainable ventures, and engage with …
… the year of the special-purpose acquisition company (“ SPAC ”) and the trend is still going strong (despite some recent “ SPAC-lash ”). In 2020, about 200 SPACs went public, … veterans, institutional investors, private equity professionals, and hedge fund managers with a proven track record for success. Some of the purported advantages of SPACs over a … to transforming the electricity and transportation sectors, which contribute 40% to global greenhouse gas emissions. Lithium-ion batteries in particular have contributed to the …
… their background to explore interdisciplinary projects. This week, CBEY has joined forces with the Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale (Tsai CITY) to create a new multimedia … primary credit to the Black scholars and leaders who have pioneered work on the topic) Green Chemistry ( curated by Dr. Paul Anastas , Director of the Center for Green Chemistry and Green Engineering at Yale ) Industrial Ecology (c urated by Dr. Marian …
… to submit their winning application. “That afternoon, we had a phone call and we were not going to turn it in because we had seen past winners and felt that there was no way that … ponchos were going to be seen as the equivalent to the next solar panel,” said Dharia. Without much confidence, the co-founders eventually decided it would not hurt to “just send … that the average person uses their weight in plastic every single year Dharia and Heller’s Green Gear Supply Company has a vision for “a world free of single-use plastics, where …
… the “New Haven Nature & Health Initiative.” This working group represents a collaboration with Yale University, local healthcare professionals, and New Haven-based nonprofit … 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. Still … specifically for residential and healthcare communities. This may include maps to existing greenspaces, educational materials about the benefits of time in nature and information on …
… At the beginning of February, I attended GreenBiz 21 , GreenBiz’s annual conference about sustainability and business. As someone who’s admittedly … There is demand for recycled plastics--but the domestic market is struggling to keep up with supply. The good news: groups like the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics …