… 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 … this blind spot and are getting interested in understanding these material flows. The World BusinessCouncilforSustainableDevelopment studied i nformal approaches to a circular economy in …
… 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 … the concepts of a circular economy. This strategy proposes making recycling profitable forbusiness by setting up new rules on packaging, focusing on improving recyclability, and … content. It also plans to drive innovation by investing an additional €100 million in the development of more recyclable plastic materials. India : In 2016 the Indian Government …
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… apparel industry. These $10,000 venture grants are disbursed annually by the Yale Center forBusiness and the Environment to provide funding and mentorship to new eco-ventures. Hand Me … 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 …
… The Sobotka Seed Stage Success Stories will introduce you to former recipients of the grants who share their experience and perspective. The Yale Center forBusiness and the Environment is proud of its alumni and aspires to build a robust … research before diving into entrepreneurship. While at Yale, they co-wrote three papers on sustainable investing. They wanted their findings to be relevant and actionable outside of …
… thermal market innovation,” said Stuart DeCew, Executive Director at the Yale Center forBusiness and the Environment, which manages the grant. “I’m excited to see what next … dominated by the use of fossil fuels. Renewable thermal technologies (RTTs) offer more sustainable alternatives. The winners of this year’s grant, each in their own way, promise …
… 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 … three-quarters of the world’s clothing exports come from developing countries—implementing sustainable practices will have far-reaching impact. Apparel brands are well suited to … the SDGs, though they may address them behind the scenes. However, integrating SDGs into business strategy should dispel this belief. Instead, publically aligning with the SDGs can …
… 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 … Jennifer Gammond (Yale School of Management), Mary Gammond and Javier Choc. AIRPower uses sustainable resources to power clean technology and achieves a Net-Zero Carbon Footprint for …
… bring financial benefits 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 … 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 energy for their own use and thus reducing strain on the grid; for five …
… 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 … Yılmaz and Sustainability Manager Derya Özet Yalgı spoke with Cary Krosinsky, Lecturer in Sustainable Finance at Yale University, about how Turkey has experienced firsthand the risks … example of how proactive integration of sustainability considerations and carbon pricing in business strategy can simultaneously drive positive societal change and improved market …