… TerraCycle is not a typical recycling company—it’s a marketing company that develops recycling solutions … help divert waste from landfills. Marian Chertow, a professor of Industrial Ecology at the YaleSchool of the Environment, points out that elsewhere, people are “willing to sort their … TerraCycle can show that [Loop] really is useful and profitable and on the right path to sustainability, then ...it can raise the bar for other companies.” Major global …
… The experience and expertise of alumni provide an unparalleled resource for students navigating their way through the Yale experience. In recognition of this, the Yale Center for Business and the Environment … the impact of the COVID-crisis. As a result, students have been adapting their professional plans and thinking critically about what their next few years might look like. Connecting …
… CBEY has been busy thissummer! Our office space has been reworked for a return to the new normal. … and engage with alumni entrepreneurs who continue to build the businesses they started at Yale. Developing new programming that includes and highlights missing voices in innovation … not new to Yale–she recently graduated with a Master’s in Environmental Management–and she plans to bring all of her experience to bear in her new role. “I’m excited about this role …
… Last year was dubbed the year of the special-purpose acquisition company (“ SPAC ”) and the … advantages of SPACs over a traditional IPO include the ability to consider forward-looking projections, the ability to raise additional capital above and beyond what an IPO might … transition to a low-carbon economy. For more background on SPACs, check out this article by Yale lecturer and SPAC investment officer Dan Gross. To dive deeper into the world of SPACs, …
… get mired in complex vocabulary? It’s a problem for many students, staff, and faculty at Yale, particularly those who are branching out from their background to explore interdisciplinary projects. This week, CBEY has joined forces with the Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking at … page issimilar to what a Yalestudent might get in the first session of an introductory course or in office hours with a faculty or staff member. It covers the basics for those who …
… On the day of the Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize deadline, Monika Dharia (Duke ‘19) and Russell Heller (YC, … purchasing eco-friendly ponchos is a low-risk way to showcase your dedication to sustainability. For some, another selling point is that the ponchossimply allow people to … this would have been tricky without the support of environmental innovation grants through Yale’s Center for Business and the Environment. Placing a large order for packaging? They …
… Spending time in nature has measurable benefits to people both emotionally and physically. … “New Haven Nature & Health Initiative.” This working group represents a collaboration with Yale University, local healthcare professionals, and New Haven-based nonprofit organizations … nature-based health programming,” says Amber Garrard, Senior Manager at the Yale Office of Sustainability. Another goal is to create nature-based programs and tools for the network …
… At the beginning of February, I attended GreenBiz 21 , GreenBiz’s annual conference about sustainability and business. Assomeone who’s admittedly fascinated by waste (and agrees … they’re connecting the dots between circularity and climate goals. Soukeyna Gueye, a Project Manager for the Ellen MacArthur Foundation , brought up what I think is the key …
… Are you considering applying to the Yale program in Financing and Deploying Clean Energy (FDCE) and wondering about what sets it … of the FDCE team. Our second cohort of FDCE participants is making its way through the core courses , and the application for the third cohort is open until March 14th. And assomeone … a really important skill. Also, in reviewing the policy, I actually found a loophole for a project of ours that we thought we would have to terminate due to updated regulation. We’re …
… An ethical food system should promote public and environmental health, a thriving workforce, and nutritious … Health Daniel Meyer , Social Entrepreneur, Food Writer Tagan Engel , Resident Fellow at the Yale Center for Business and the Environment Stuart DeCew , Executive Director at the Yale … This is a full-semester independent study and is equivalent to a full-credit course . Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Equity and Justice Good Food, Good …