… , which clarifies some of the opaque vocabulary often used in sustainable innovation. Each page includes a set of explanatory resources, carefully curated by Yale-connected experts. … of the Center for Industrial Ecology ) This site aims to strike a unique tone for each page, reflecting the unique perspective of the curator, while also maintaining an overall sense of consistency across the site. The goal of a given page is similar to what a Yale student might get in the first session of an introductory …
… Prize deadline, Monika Dharia (Duke ‘19) and Russell Heller (YC, ‘19) almost decided not to submit their winning application. “That afternoon, we had a phone call and we were not going … took the $25,000 prize. The Impact According to the United Nations Environment Programme , people around the world produce 300 million tons of plastic annually, and half that is for … poncho to serve the needs of her university. As she began to ask around to gauge people’s interest in the product, however, she realized the market for her EcoPonchos was …
… Spending time in nature has measurable benefits to people both emotionally and physically. That’s the driving tenet behind the work being done … clinicians, land managers, policymakers and academics. “We’re trying to bring together people from various backgrounds and experiences to diversify perspectives, build … through,” says Sude. “This has become even more critical given the pandemic, when many people are afraid to go outside in fear of contracting COVID.” Streamlining the digital park …
… plastics are derived from fossil fuels , and that the creation of plastics alone makes up a substantial amount of our fossil fuel diet-- by 2050, the emissions from plastics could … lived up to my expectation (as most things from GreenBiz often do) of exploring the subtleties of the challenges in circular economy, as well as showing the role that creative … plastics are derived from fossil fuels , and that the creation of plastics alone makes up a substantial amount of our fossil fuel diet-- by 2050, the emissions from plastics could …
… It's just spectacularly put together in every regard. I don't think I've ever taken a class so directly applicable to my career. On several occasions, I've used something I … cute video ahead!) -- a few themes come up again and again. How well the program fits into people’s lives While the participants in the second cohort didn’t anticipate being in the … course , participants write policy memos on the topic of their choice and are encouraged to submit their memo to an actual decision-maker. This led to FDCErs reaching out to their …
… even “bad” food is expensive to produce. Both low prices and profits result from government subsidies, tax breaks, a failed regulatory system, and ignoring external costs. But since … To demonstrate the practicality of this, we must develop functioning alternatives. Overview: Our idea for one such alternative is to launch a nonprofit organization called … study, please send your resume and a statement of interest no longer than half a page to Heather Fitzgerald (heather.fitzgerald@yale.edu). This is a full-semester …
… Gallardo , FES ’15, Principal at Occam Advisors, co-founder of Poda Foods and Papalotzin, 2015 Sabin Prize winner Anna Blanding, SOM ‘09, Yale Undergrad, Chief Investment Officer at … Gallardo , FES ’15, Principal at Occam Advisors, co-founder of Poda Foods and Papalotzin, 2015 Sabin Prize winner Anna Blanding, SOM ‘09, Yale Undergrad, Chief Investment Officer at … Gallardo , FES ’15, Principal at Occam Advisors, co-founder of Poda Foods and Papalotzin, 2015 Sabin Prize winner Anna Blanding, SOM ‘09, Yale Undergrad, Chief Investment Officer at …
… I Acquisition Corporation (“CRIS”), a Special-purpose Acquisition Company (“SPAC”). Overview SPACs have found favor amongst climate-focused companies as they (a) give companies … of dollars over the coming decades. In particular, CRIS, targets investment in three key subsector verticals, and summarizes its focus with the mantra of: (1) Winning the (Green) … understand the business combination process; Synthesize the research work into a 10-15 page first draft; Draft first version of IC Memo, and Short-seller Letter; Present the IC …
… until they have found a target. Once they identify the right opportunity, they engage in classic due diligence and sign a merger agreement so that the private target will merge into … SPAC.” They invited me to head transaction execution, leading the mechanics of the IPO and subsequent business combination - which means that I lead the due diligence, documentation, … in Yale's Certificate in Financing and Deploying Clean Energy . Coincidentally, one of the people on my team at the SPAC was a teaching assistant for Richard and also a teaching …
… excited to share what she’s learned with Yale students who are looking at pathways where people, food, justice, business, and the environment intersect. “Tagan brings a unique set … at the center of every experience, and the importance of hearing stories directly from people affected by injustices. She believes that these are foundational to effectively … excited to share what she’s learned with Yale students who are looking at pathways where people, food, justice, business, and the environment intersect. “Tagan brings a unique set …