… 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 … research team also discovered that TerraCycle’s recycling processes use over 40% less water than landfilling and incineration. TerraCycle’s models all demonstrate at least a … also jumping into circularity, creating “Circular Centers” that will analyze and optimize data center re-use, contributing to server and component reuse rates of up to 90% by 2025. …
… investors, private equity professionals, and hedge fund managers with a proven track record for success. Some of the purported advantages of SPACs over a traditional IPO include the … of electric vehicles (“ EVs ”). These batteries are especially attractive as a way to store energy due to their energy density and recyclability. With prices having fallen by 87% since … agricultural practices are not environmentally sustainable due to their high use of water resources and contribution to climate change. Agriculture consumes 70% of global water …
… , people around the world produce 300 million tons of plastic annually, and half that is for single-use items. That’s equal to the weight of the entire human population, which means … over four thousand ponchos to hospitals in the United States and Liberia in order to extend the useful life of gowns worn by frontline workers. The co-founders learned of their … product offerings into other spaces, but it is more than just creating the next reusable water bottle. “We’re thinking about what the product category is where there could be a …
… and environmentally friendly solution to help property owners avoid dangerous ice and water buildup on their roofs in the winter. Annually, ice dams can cost upwards of $9.5 … environmental benefit over traditional rooftop ice melting techniques comes from the energy savings. Most rooftop ice melting methods are energy-intensive, such as gas-powered … a day), and the amount and frequency can be adjusted based on aggregated weather-based data. Floe has gained momentum and support since they first applied to and won a Climate …
… apparel industry. These $10,000 venture grants are disbursed annually by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment to provide funding and mentorship to new eco-ventures. Hand … ’20), and Cyndi Chen (SOM ‘19) The manufacturing of clothes produces 20% of industrial water pollution. Additionally, the trend of “fast fashion” continues to grow: globally, 80 … Yale Center for Business and the Environment has administered the grant over this tenure and has seen interest in this initiative grow, especially recently. “The number of …
… consumer now purchases 60 percent more clothing, compared to 2000, but keeps garments for half as long. Fabric production and consumer use account for 60% of environmental … three-quarters of the world’s clothing exports come from developing countries—implementing sustainable practices will have far-reaching impact. Apparel brands are well suited to … but expected of any advanced company. Mapping specific CSR projects to an SDG extends the boundary of impact to the planetary level. VF Corp., owner of The North Face, …
… with five swimming pools and a lazy river in the middle of the desert may seem an odd place for path-breaking conversations on sustainability, the three-day conference yielded a wealth of ideas and connections. We attended the conference as student volunteers, and it was a fascinating look into the world of … targets deal only with emissions that result from a company’s direct operations and energy use, but some companies are also considering how to reduce emissions broadly …
… Renewable thermal energy is increasingly seen as critical to a low-carbon future in the northeastern US. Residential and commercial buildings are currently responsible for roughly one-third of regional greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing a … the shared need for metrics across stakeholders. This framework can help map gaps in data availability and metric quality. In June 2017, the Task Force on Climate-related …
… ; they are in 90 percent of seabirds ; they are in table salt , and also in most tap water samples across the world. More than 80 percent of these marine plastics come from … a result, plastic has become a subject of increased scrutiny, particularly regarding its potential effects on environmental and human health. At this point, the effects on human … science and engineering at England’s Plymouth University. Marine plastics act as a sink for other toxic chemicals in the ocean. (This very property of microplastics can also be …
… insights into spurring consumer demand. According to the analysis, led by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY), renewable thermals have significant market … and financing tools. Renewable thermal technologies comprise a range of products—from solar water heaters to district energy systems—all designed to use renewable energy in the cooling of space and the heating …