… 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 … means waste often leaks into the environment. Generally, the global South lacks waste recovery infrastructure. Unless governments invest in its construction, “technically … recovering easy-to-recycle materials. As valuable as this is, waste becomes essentially untraceable once it enters the informal sector; and without knowing material flows, it becomes …
… 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 … professor Jenna Jambeck linked worldwide data on solid waste, population density, and economic status to estimate the amount of plastic waste that entered the oceans in 2010. … enters our oceans every year. What is being done to clean it up? Satwik Mudgal (Master of Environmental Management '19) Eight million tons of plastic waste enters our oceans every …
… 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 … to install a new primary heating system; 45% of respondents mentioned this. Next, recognition of the opportunity for energy savings was mentioned by 24% of respondents as a … in the next 5-10 years, the explanation is most often “existing works well.” The second-most important reason is “plans to move.” Customers using an old system, independent …
… Stage Venture Grants have something 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 Business and the Environment to provide funding and mentorship to new eco-ventures. Hand Me Up , co-founded by Jatin Batra (SOM ‘19), Cyndi Chen (SOM ‘19) and …
… The Sobotka Seed Stage Success Stories will introduce you to former recipients of the grants who share their experience and perspective. The Yale Center … start a platform called Stake , where shareholders can band together to support social and environmental causes. “We created Real Impact Tracker and Stake to help individual investors … Tracker enlists the help of “Champions”—large investment managers with a proven track record for making change—to advocate on behalf of the most popular Asks. Right now, the …
… thermal market innovation,” said Stuart DeCew, Executive Director at the Yale Center for Business and the Environment, which manages the grant. “I’m excited to see what next … own way, promise to help expand the market for RTTs, which remains hobbled by unfavorable economics, low public awareness, lack of affordable financing, and an immature industry. … among other factors. Ideally, this tool will provide the evidence needed for states to embrace thermal technologies. Primary applicant: UMass Clean Energy Extension. A web platform …
… 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 … with apparel. Not to mention, the fashion industry is also notoriously known as the second most polluting after fossil fuels. When combined with the fact that clothing supply … now empower consumers to make purchasing decisions that also advance the global goals. T - Trace the tradeoffs of choosing one SDG over another There is speculation within the industry …
… awarded grants as part of the Climate Change Innovation 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 impact …
… 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 … selection process led by Connecticut Green Bank.) With ConnectSun, the Fairfield community will hopefully be able to enjoy more resilient and responsive grid conditions, … 2018 A New Collaboration Promotes Healthy Solar Growth in Connecticut Lucy Shim (Master of Environmental Science '20) Shortly after concluding their most recent campaign, researchers …
… 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 … projects. In addition to the reputational risks posed by public backlash, some environmental and social risks have turned into explicit financial risks. Garanti … by increasing the cost of natural gas and the cost of coal in the mid- and long-term. Second, the bank uses an Environmental and Social Risk Management System to evaluate the …