… company, McDonald’s, announced that it will display the blue “Fish Forever” eco-label from the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) on every Filet-O-Fish sandwich sold at the over … MSC label on McDonald’s Filet-O-Fish packaging signals to consumers that the product comes from MSC-certified wild-caught Alaskan Pollock and that McDonald’s has met the MSC Chain of … the flourishing demand for MSC-certified seafood suppliers. Despite assertions from the MSC that their certification process remains sufficiently rigorous, accusations of …
… give everyone the power of knowledge about their air quality. He had a knack for computers from years of troubleshooting family and co-worker technical issues; yet, he had never … only measure particulates, but Drew says it would be easy to switch out the sensor for a carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide or volatile organic compound (VOC) sensor. These sensors are … … Sep 30, 2014 An Open Source Ecological Entrepreneur Marissa Galizia (MBA '15, Master of Environmental Management '15) Drew Lerer (Yale F&ES 2013) was walking through an …
… “our world is changing” as evidenced by recent climactic events seen here in Connecticut, from Superstorm Sandy to Winter Storm Nemo. The Senator believes that we have a political … signal to be large enough to feel, we will be living in a completely different planet from the one we live in now, with no ice in the Himalayas or agriculture in the American … changes: building retrofits, renewable energy development, and a “polluter pays” carbon policy. As Dr. Leiserowitz said, an organized electorate could “strengthen the spines …
… for college. There, as an environmental science major, I discovered how beastly my driving carbon footprint is, and learned how transportation-related emissions account for roughly a … featured a variety of cars driving the length of Sweden’s and Norway’s Green Highway – from Sundsvall to Trondheim , a 450km or 280 mile trip – which is fully equipped with … of so many different makes and models, but mostly to experience this all-electric road trip from the driver’s seat. My biggest takeaway from the Zero Rally was not at all what I …
… reveal even more benefits to growing the ecosystem of charging infrastructure and switching from gasoline to electricity. Figure 1: Utility Factor represents the percentage of miles driven that are powered purely from the battery (rather than the gasoline engine). “PHEV10” stands for a plug-in hybrid … which couple a gasoline engine with a battery that can be plugged in and charged. Research from the folks at BMW’s Technology Office in Palo Alto demonstrates that, in actual …
… highlighting student work, campus events, and alumni highlights, starting today. Sent from Philadelphia, where new F&ES Master of Forestry student, Logan Yonavjak is covering the New Metrics in Sustainable … follow the conference, check out Logan's ongoing tweets . Coming to the blog this week - insights into the career of Jackie Roberts, MEM/MBA '89 and Senior Director, Idea Bank, EDF …
… last week, Jackie Roberts set aside time to speak with current students about her path from engineering to initiating the Environmental Defense Fund's (EDF) Corporate Partnership … a wide variety of issues, personalities and systems, Roberts was eager to give her insights into the skills required of those wanting to make a difference through sustainable … lean on Big thank you to Jackie for sharing her experiences and advice! Next up on the CBEY calendar, make sure to check out the newest Natures Returns webinar on 10/1 and the …
… and one of the creators of Interbrand’s Best Global Green Brands Report, to talk about the insights and impacts from this three year-old sustainable brand ranking system. Interbrand’s methodology is … … Sep 30, 2014 Green Brands: Balancing Performance and Perception Marissa Galizia (MBA '15, Master of Environmental Management '15) A Conversation with Emma Hrustic Do companies with …
… for the global aluminum company Alcoa put it, “that’s like removing a Harley-Davidson from the back of the truck.” Alcoa will be a primary supplier for this transition to … ends. “But this is as close to a drop-in replacement as you’re going to get,” said Scheps. Carbon fiber composites, which a student asked about in the online forum, are a much more … . Dylan Walsh graduated from the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies with a Master of Environmental Management degree in 2011. An experienced editor and writer with …
… of Living Dangerously, and take a look at the trailer. YEARS of LIVING DANGEROUSLY Trailer from YEARS of LIVING DANGEROUSLY on Vimeo . Also, make sure to watch Marissa Galizia's … Director, Worldwide Regulatory Compliance Engineering & Environmental Affairs at Dell), from the "Nudging Big Buyers Toward Greener Products" event. A video of the full … of Living Dangerously, and take a look at the trailer. YEARS of LIVING DANGEROUSLY Trailer from YEARS of LIVING DANGEROUSLY on Vimeo . Also, make sure to watch Marissa Galizia's …