… one look at my pants, he knew which one I was attending. Just as vibrant and quirky as Portland, there were a sea of prints in the room, worn by leaders and up-and-comers in the … consuming water to produce goods, with 79 billion cubic metres of water per year being used (Florida State University). According to FSU and Statista, the amount of water needed … to making it you in New Haven, CT, to all the places you wear it, to its end of life in the landfills of Ghana, hundreds of thousands of miles traveled. As a former marketer, this a …
… application. “That afternoon, we had a phone call and we were not going to turn it in because we had seen past winners and felt that there was no way that ponchos were going to be … equivalent to the next solar panel,” said Dharia. Without much confidence, the co-founders eventually decided it would not hurt to “just send it.” Turns out, their recyclable EcoRain … in material production than it releases during manufacturing and shipping.” Climate Change & COVID-19 These days, Dharia and Heller have been working diligently to scale the …
… can cost upwards of $9.5 billion in damages in the United States. Floe’s product aims to prevent damage and the subsequent costs of repair, as well as reduce the amount of petroleum-based debris (such as rooftop asphalt shingles) that ends up in the landfill as a result. Compared to other chemical-based ice melting solutions, such as … are energy-intensive, such as gas-powered machinery and installed heating cables, and use a significant amount of energy to operate. By utilizing “smart” technology, Floe uses …
… Farhan is a second-year MBA candidate. He is interested in addressing climate change challenges and exploring diverse decarbonization strategies within the private … discussions centered on climate innovation. Farhan graduated from the University of Maryland with a BS in Finance. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis, running, reading, and … discussions centered on climate innovation. Farhan graduated from the University of Maryland with a BS in Finance. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis, running, reading, and …
… Isobel is a Master of Environmental Management graduate focused on climate action, circularity, the bioeconomy, and entrepreneurship and innovation. … Industrial Symbiosis and Eco-Industrial Parks, conducting evaluations on the environmental impacts of converting trash into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and being a member of the Hult Prize-winning team, Banofi Leather. Isobel is a New Zealand Fulbright Scholar and holds a Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges, from …
… Amar Kakirde is an MPP student interested in development finance, climate change, regulations and the interplay between the three. He is a passionate member of the … in the Onyx blockchain payments team at JP Morgan. While there, helped launch products focused on FX payment rules and drafted parts of the platform’s governance policy. Amar … was part of a student research group, MANOS, which focused on community solutions to public health issues in partnership with a Nicaraguan village. Under the aegis of this project, he …
… Daniel Gross is a private equity investor focused upon renewable energy, infrastructure and socially responsible impact investing, and … a repeat issuer of special purpose acquisition corporations listed on the New York Stock Exchange with a focus on companies that reduce or eliminate carbon emissions into the … of Environmental Management 1998 BA 1992 Daniel Gross is a private equity investor focused upon renewable energy, infrastructure and socially responsible impact investing, and …
… She's based in Oregon's Willamette Valley wine country where she co-owns the Joel Palmer House restaurant with her husband, Chef Christopher Czarnecki. Corporate Sustainability … She's based in Oregon's Willamette Valley wine country where she co-owns the Joel Palmer House restaurant with her husband, Chef Christopher Czarnecki. Connect with Mary LinkedIn … She's based in Oregon's Willamette Valley wine country where she co-owns the Joel Palmer House restaurant with her husband, Chef Christopher Czarnecki. … Mary (McNealy) Czarnecki …
… advising start-ups, and business development in the areas of environment, sustainability, health, education, and social justice. Cass has built strategic plans for multiple … advising start-ups, and business development in the areas of environment, sustainability, health, education, and social justice. Cass has built strategic plans for multiple … advising start-ups, and business development in the areas of environment, sustainability, health, education, and social justice. Cass has built strategic plans for multiple …
… systems at the local, community, and global scales. As an advocate for working and edible landscapes at UNC-Chapel Hill and a researcher for a global organization of chocolate and … sustainability initiatives. She also worked with UNC-Chapel Hill as an edible and working landscapes strategist and advocate. Emily spent her first summer as an MBA Marketing Intern … systems at the local, community, and global scales. As an advocate for working and edible landscapes at UNC-Chapel Hill and a researcher for a global organization of chocolate and …