… at CBEY. "They reflected a potential to create impact across several geographies and sectors. The sense of urgency and a desire to take action and work with communities were … of lotus silk to luxury wear manufacturers and brands, WovX is working to scale the production of lotus silk through automation, industrial symbiosis, and supplier … to the judges who helped select the recipients. Abhilasha Purwar , (MEM ‘17), Founder and CEO at Blue Sky Analytics Victoria Grieves , (MEM ‘18, MBA ‘18), VP of Analytics at The …
… TerraCycle media team, Szaky realized he could make a bigger impact in the world by using product and packaging waste deemed to have no value to create new raw materials that are sold to manufacturers to produce...new products. Other Sponsored Waste programs came after, with the Yogurt Cup Brigade and the … into positive PR, awards, and recognition as an environmentally-friendly company- a factor that is important to attracting younger consumers. TerraCycle believes that some …
… Experts program in the spring of 2018 in an effort to connect alumni from different sectors with current students. Since then, over 250 engagements between students and experts … Experts program in the spring of 2018 in an effort to connect alumni from different sectors with current students. Since then, over 250 engagements between students and experts … Experts program in the spring of 2018 in an effort to connect alumni from different sectors with current students. Since then, over 250 engagements between students and experts …
… Gould (YSE ‘21) Batteries are crucial to transforming the electricity and transportation sectors, which contribute 40% to global greenhouse gas emissions. Lithium-ion batteries in … price can be a selling point if companies are able to positively differentiate their products from others on the market. Eventually, it will help to establish long-term … by 2025. The current demand for CO2 is dominated by enhanced oil recovery and fertilizer production, representing 34% and 57% respectively. Other current markets for CO2 include …
… Resident Fellow at CBEY) Carbon Removal ( curated by Dr. Anastasia O’Rourke , Managing Director of Yale’s Carbon Containment Lab ) Climate Tech ( curated by Ben Soltoff , … and Environmental Innovation Fellow at Tsai CITY) ESG (curated by Todd Cort , Faculty Director at the Yale Initiative on Sustainable Finance ) Food Desert (Food Apartheid) ( curated … who have pioneered work on the topic) Green Chemistry ( curated by Dr. Paul Anastas , Director of the Center for Green Chemistry and Green Engineering at Yale ) Industrial Ecology …
… free of single-use plastics, where petroleum is no longer a dominant commodity.” Their products answer the question: where is it most difficult to get rid of single-use plastics … plastics. The process itself absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, resulting in a product with a lifecycle that removes more carbon from the atmosphere in material production than it releases during manufacturing and shipping.” Climate Change & COVID-19 …
… working towards ambitious targets towards using more recycled content and ensuring their products are recyclable. The bad news: currently, the supply of recycled plastics can only … plastics recycling industry, which continues to face a lack of investment and public sector support. During one panel, Steve Sikra, of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste , … program in select countries to take back used furniture to reduce waste and prolong products’ lives. Ken Voeller of REI explained a similar “recommerce” initiative the co-op …
… to submit their memo to an actual decision-maker. This led to FDCErs reaching out to their CEOs, their local planning commission, their local representatives, or even heads of state … to submit their memo to an actual decision-maker. This led to FDCErs reaching out to their CEOs, their local planning commission, their local representatives, or even heads of state … to submit their memo to an actual decision-maker. This led to FDCErs reaching out to their CEOs, their local planning commission, their local representatives, or even heads of state …
… system should promote public and environmental health, a thriving workforce, and nutritious products available to everyone. Put simply, it should provide food that’s fair, green, … Fellow at the Yale Center for Business and the Environment Stuart DeCew , Executive Director at the Yale Center for Business and the Environment Todd Cort , Lecturer at Yale and … system should promote public and environmental health, a thriving workforce, and nutritious products available to everyone. Put simply, it should provide food that’s fair, green, …
… center environmental justice, and the urgency of reducing carbon in agriculture and other sectors,” Soltoff says. About the recipients: Upright (Sobotka Prize) Betty Tang (MBA ’21) … eco-friendly packaging company founded by Shervin Dehmoubed (Yale College ‘24). Their first product is a 100% compostable shipping mailer. It is made of responsibly sourced corn starch … – including certifications for domestic home compost. Ecopackables plans to launch a second product, 100% compostable, water-activated tape. Agricore (CBEY Innovation Prize) Nat …