… at sustainable alternatives as a way to make a difference to the climate crisis. Several new industry trends in sustainable fashion are already emerging and their demand is growing. … animal leather. A key reason for this is that we have partnered with many low-income farmers to source the banana crop waste, in turn providing them with additional income. Brands love our story of working with marginalized farmers, but also want our alternative product to be priced similarly to animal leather. …
… Prize for Sustainable Ventures . About the recipients: BlueGreen Materials Marcelo Lejeune (Yale College) and Atsu Kludze (Yale School of Engineering and Applied Sciences) created … microalgae's natural biomineralizing capabilities using electrochemical cells powered by renewable energy. The Velocity Raptor John Havlik (Yale School of Management), Michael Heyang … existing e-commerce websites into a verified white-label resale platform. Lunasi Forest Farms: Chestnut and Hazelnut Agroforestry for Climate Mitigation and Adaptation in PA's …
… nonprofit facility. However, Pierson had limited options for supplying energy to the new processing facility. The local utility company, NorthWestern Energy, allowed Pierson … from wind, solar, and battery storage and defect from NorthWestern’s service. The Yale team of Ayush Acharya, Caroline Heilbrun, Helena Lam, Steve Yannacone (Yale School of the Environment) and Joe Boland (Yale College) helped Pierson and TPP plan a …
… me out. And today, one of the collaborators on stage was...me! I’ve worked in the past with Yale professor Paul Anastas, who won the 2021 Volvo Environment Prize for his work on green … example, in the carbon removal space, companies like Stripe and Shopify are investing in new startups to bring down the cost of carbon removal and create a market for it. Of course, … but as companies with seemingly little connection to carbon removal, it was an interesting case of large businesses supporting emerging ones. As a company that makes vehicles and …
… recycling solutions and serves as a model for circularity, demonstrating a pathway to a new type of consumer economy. TerraCycle’s journey as a trailblazer in circularity … with the Yogurt Cup Brigade and the Energy Bar Wrapper Brigade, sponsored by Stonyfield Farm and Clif Bar, respectively, laying the foundation of TerraCycle’s flagship program. … help divert waste from landfills. Marian Chertow, a professor of Industrial Ecology at the Yale School of the Environment, points out that elsewhere, people are “willing to sort their …
… 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 … projects. This week, CBEY has joined forces with the Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale (Tsai CITY) to create a new multimedia site, Beyond the Buzzwords , which clarifies some of the opaque vocabulary …
… the driving tenet behind the work being done as part of what is currently called the “NewHaven Nature & Health Initiative.” This working group represents a collaboration with Yale University, local healthcare professionals, and NewHaven-based nonprofit organizations …
… 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 for ethical food, providing everyone … 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 … How to Apply We are looking to build a team of 2-3 students. To apply for this independent study, please send your resume and a statement of interest no longer than half a page to …
… grants to environmentally-focused startups Upright and Ecopackables. Administered by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY), this grant helps eco-ventures further … 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 efforts to promote sustainable … more accessible. Quantifying increasing levels of soil carbon is crucial in persuading more farmers to transition to sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices, such as crop …
… 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 … City and Boston where she learned the ins and outs of the industry that went far beyond farm-to-table cooking and into workers’ rights, food procurement, sustainability in …