… oceans in 2010. Jambeck’s findings suggested that among the top 20 polluting countries, 19 are from the global South; among the top 10, eight are from Asia. China is the biggest … over nor responsibility for ensuring proper waste management infrastructure in the markets where they sell their products. Governments tighten regulations Governments around the world … “to give thrust on plastic waste minimization” and “adopt polluter’s pays principle for the sustainability of the waste management system.” The rules required “manufacture and use of …
… customer. The problem needs to be fixed, and fast. Under conditions like this, customers are likely to buy a replacement unit similar to the broken one. In Connecticut, where nearly 50 percent of residential space heating relies on fuel oil or propane, the … customers are likely to buy a replacement unit similar to the broken one. In Connecticut, where nearly 50 percent of residential space heating relies on fuel oil or propane, the …
… in common – a desire to reduce waste and improve the environmental footprint of the apparel industry. These $10,000 venture grants are disbursed annually by the Yale Center for … 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 shops. … 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 shops. …
… Seed Stage Success Stories will introduce you to former recipients of the grants who share their experience and perspective. The Yale Center for Business and the Environment is proud of its alumni and aspires to build a robust entrepreneurial community around sustainability ideas. Patrick Reed (YC ‘16) and Gabe Rissman (YC ‘17) initially joined … Since then, they’ve used the $10,000 grant funding to help start a platform called Stake , where shareholders can band together to support social and environmental causes. “We created …
… expand the market for RTTs, which remains hobbled by unfavorable economics, low public awareness, lack of affordable financing, and an immature industry. Recipients of the RTA Seed … applicant: Clean Energy States Alliance . A tool to help regional planners model and compare the effects of different renewable thermal technologies on greenhouse gas emissions, … for the City of Cambridge, Massachusetts, that will allow residents to request and compare quotes from qualified installers of renewable thermal technologies. Energy Sage, which …
… We’ve all read the stats. The average consumer now purchases 60 percent more clothing, compared to 2000, but keeps garments for half as long. Fabric production and consumer use … 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 … Development Goals that revolved around human development, the SDGs present greater opportunities for businesses to transform their practices. Responsible consumption—buying …
… 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 & … (Professor, Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies). Wine grape production area in the United States could decline by up to 81% by the late 21st century due to the … stress, increase grape yield, and increase polyphenolic protective compounds, which are desirable in wine grape production. A panel of judges comprised of Yale alumni helped …
… Green Bank, United Illuminating (UI), and ENCON—is designed to promote solar growth in areas where targeted outreach could significantly relieve strain on the electric grid. ConnectSun … Bank, United Illuminating (UI), and ENCON—is designed to promote solar growth in areas where targeted outreach could significantly relieve strain on the electric grid. ConnectSun …
… in Sustainable Finance at Yale University, about how Turkey has experienced firsthand the risks associated with large infrastructure projects. In addition to the reputational risks … Pricing in Turkey Currently, there is no mandated carbon price or tax in Turkey, but “We are thinking that a possibility of a carbon tax and other mechanisms are on the way.” Yılmaz … based on Turkey’s regulatory situation. It also adjusts the shadow price in jurisdictions where a regulated price already exists. Scope Garanti’s carbon price is limited to project …
… field—plant-based foods and clean meat. As the Good Food Conference website said, these are two technologies that are going to allow the world to sustainably and responsibly feed … the name, this field will bring interesting ethical and moral questions along with massive opportunities. One of the sessions focused on the religious considerations around clean … restoration of what we have already lost from animal agriculture and how to further bring sustainability into our food system through plant-based foods. 2713 Equity and Justice …