… industry is one of the most environmentally damaging industries globally, accounting for around 10% of global carbon emissions and 20% of global wastewater . Producing a single cotton t-shirt can require up to 2,700 litres of water and significant amounts of energy . Additionally, the industry generates a significant amount of waste , with an … must consider when attempting to create sustainable fashion, and it will take continued innovation and investment to overcome these challenges. In conclusion, while sustainable …
… Recently, 23 teams presented their application to the Climate Innovation Grant , a program that provides independent feedback and seed funding for early-stage innovative solutions addressing climate change. The proposed solutions … natural biomineralizing capabilities using electrochemical cells powered by renewable energy. The Velocity Raptor John Havlik (Yale School of Management), Michael Heyang (Yale …
… due to the dearth of Montana-based USDA-inspected facilities. Despite the expense and effort of the initial processing logistics, TPP has distributed over 100,000 pounds of local burger to Montana food banks, and ranchers receive tax benefits for their donations. To achieve long-term mission viability, TPP installed a modular meat … federally inspected, nonprofit facility. However, Pierson had limited options for supplying energy to the new processing facility. The local utility company, NorthWestern Energy, …
… On Day 2, as I continued my foray into searching forinnovation, strains of the previous day’s theme of collaboration … suppliers, academia and authorities to collaborate with Volvo Group experts to develop future transport solutions. Their first innovation hub was started in Gothenburg, Sweden, …
… company—it’s a marketing company that develops recycling solutions and serves as a model for circularity, demonstrating a pathway to a new type of consumer economy. TerraCycle’s … products. Other Sponsored Waste programs came after, with the Yogurt Cup Brigade and the Energy Bar Wrapper Brigade, sponsored by Stonyfield Farm and Clif Bar, respectively, laying … No other company, to TerraCycle’s knowledge, is able to provide in-house R&D waste stream innovation, marketing, and recycling capabilities. The costs associated with running a waste …
… Have you ever felt that cool concepts get mired in complex vocabulary? It’s a problem for many students, staff, and faculty at Yale, particularly those who are branching out from … the Buzzwords , which clarifies some of the opaque vocabulary often used in sustainable innovation. Each page includes a set of explanatory resources, carefully curated by … Degirmenci (YC 2021) Check out the site at https://www.beyond-buzzwords.com . 2621 Clean Energy Environmental Innovation Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions CBEY and …
… deeply invested in making green spaces in New Haven inviting, safe, and equally accessible for city residents. Still in early stages, one of the key goals of this initiative focuses on creating a knowledge platform, where information, ideas, and resources can be shared with interested parties, such as residents, …
… An ethical food 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, nutritious, and affordable. Food that meets these standards could be called “good” food. There is barely an … utility. Community Kitchens will offer “good” food as the public dining model for the future, a not-for-profit that will showcase the value of an eatery that ticks all the boxes …
… Now in its 10 th year, the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures has awarded $10,000 grants to environmentally-focused startups … needs of both the market and the planet. “We are happy to have been part of the growth of innovation and entrepreneurship at Yale over the past 10 years that is focused on for-profit … Venture Prize that will be held this spring as part of Startup Yale . 2380 Clean Energy Environmental Innovation Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Upright and …
… Interest in food and equitable food systems has been bubbling up for a while among graduate students at Yale. Enter Tagan Engel, the newest Resident Fellow at the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY). Engel has over 25 years of experience in reshaping … particularly critical at this time due to the rising student interest and immediate need for more support at the Center,” says Stuart DeCew, Executive Director of CBEY. DeCew …