… critical further steps needed to solve the plastics problem. The previous post outlined efforts undertaken by NGOs, private companies, and governments to reduce the massive flow of … of pollution, neighborhoods often have no waste collection services and so residents are forced to burn their waste, bury it, or just ditch it in a nearby stream. Even where there … 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 , …
… oceans every year. The Plastic Problem details how we got to this point. Here we discuss efforts underway to address the problem. Plastic enters the environment through several paths … control over nor responsibility for ensuring proper waste management infrastructure in the markets where they sell their products. Governments tighten regulations Governments around … with 34 abstentions. Movement toward this resolution began in January 2018, when the EU Commission declared a set of recycling goals: all plastic packaging on the EU market recyclable …
… of heating and cooling is that households tend to wait until their old system breaks before they install a new one. This typically happens on a cold winter day. There is an urgent … and messages have to be tailored to these different segments and incorporated into a comprehensive, long-term effort to transform residential heating and cooling. Campaigns to … and messages have to be tailored to these different segments and incorporated into a comprehensive, long-term effort to transform residential heating and cooling. Campaigns to …
… or reused, Hand Me Up (HMU) hopes to change perceptions and encourage clothing reuse by creating a positive shopping experience for busy parents. In turn, this will reduce the … box of personally-styled secondhand children’s outfits, HMU also plans to include both an online store where individual pieces of clothing can be purchased and community-based pop-up … Dharia (Duke) and Alan Yu (Brown), aims to fight plastic pollution and reduce carbon emissions by making rain ponchos from a sugar-based bioplastic. Recent reports estimate that …
… The Sobotka Seed Stage Success Stories will introduce you to former recipients of the grants who share their experience and perspective. The Yale Center … like Yale. “We saw that shareholder advocacy was a powerful tool with a history of creating impact,” said Reed, “But that it was ignored by the general public.” The pair set … Lastly, and most importantly, it helped to build the Stake platform, which is now online. This ended up being a larger challenge than anticipated. “Our basic WordPress site …
… the grant will support novel approaches to supporting low-carbon heating and cooling markets and technologies. “There is no better evidence than the breadth and quality of this … and compare the effects of different renewable thermal technologies on greenhouse gas emissions, electricity demand, and economics, among other factors. Ideally, this tool will … from qualified installers of renewable thermal technologies. Energy Sage, which provides online quotes for solar installers, will be a project partner. Primary applicant: City of …
… consumer now purchases 60 percent more clothing, compared to 2000, but keeps garments for half as long. Fabric production and consumer use account for 60% of environmental … as holistic ‘shared value’ initiatives as opposed to one-off charitable activities. Creating shared value translates into business that achieves social good. The apparel sector … the lens of SDGs About 93% of the world’s 250 largest companies are now reporting on sustainability, and apparel brands are certainly among them. Establishing and sharing CSR …
… Seed Funding program , now in its second year. This grant program provides support for innovative ideas to address critical catalysts and solutions for climate change. Teams are made up of students from across Yale University, including the School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, School of Management and Yale College. The projects have …
… CEO at Connecticut Green Bank In addition, on top of any net metering payments provided for supplying energy back to the grid, homeowners can get extra money for producing clean … even during power outages, and support a cleaner environment by reducing power plant emissions. Through ongoing communication with all involved in ConnectSun, the Yale SEEDS II … even during power outages, and support a cleaner environment by reducing power plant emissions. Through ongoing communication with all involved in ConnectSun, the Yale SEEDS II …
… billion, their actions have proven a potent signal: their stakeholders now approach Garanti for advice on the latest developments in sustainability. During the webinar, Garanti’s Sustainability Supervisor Ceren Solak Yılmaz … and other mechanisms are on the way.” Yılmaz said. In 2014, Turkey passed a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) Regulation. The first reporting …