… is completely circular by transforming packaging from single-use to multi-use, refillable designs.” The Loop platform is an innovative reusable packaging solution where consumers pay … describes a tension between Loop and TerraCycle, noting that “In a perfect world, Loop’s sustainable packaging platform would overshadow and eventually render several...current … TerraCycle as a company creating impact through influencing consumers and brands to be more sustainable. As previously noted, TerraCycle does not focus on all waste streams. …
… potential investment opportunities across four industries – namely battery storage, sustainable agriculture, carbon capture, and hydrogen. Their goal was to analyze the … to transforming the electricity and transportation sectors, which contribute 40% to global greenhouse gas emissions. Lithium-ion batteries in particular have contributed to the … climate change. Agriculture consumes 70% of global water supply and produces 12% of global greenhouse gas emissions. With the world population expected to grow to 9.7 billion by 2050, …
… On the day of the Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize deadline, Monika Dharia (Duke ‘19) and Russell Heller (YC, ‘19) … that the average person uses their weight in plastic every single year Dharia and Heller’s Green Gear Supply Company has a vision for “a world free of single-use plastics, where … is pretty cool.” Dharia and Heller still work full-time jobs at Bain Capital, focusing on Green Gear on the weekends. They are moving forward as the world emerges from the pandemic, …
… Last week, Floe won the Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize sponsored by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment … three prizes offered by CBEY . The team includes David Dellal and Hector Castillo, current engineering Ph.D. students at Yale, and Mitch Guillaume, a former classmate when the three … Upright pivoted to be one of the first companies selling shelf-stable powdered oat milk, redesigned its branding, brought on a Chief Technology Officer and was selected for the highly …
… to increase production, fulfill orders and continue to grow." - Monika Dharia, cofounder of GreenGear GreenGear Supply Company, co-founded by Russell Heller (YC ‘19), Monika Dharia … who are challenging and reimagining the business models and approaches to product design that underpin current consumption patterns. The future they are building is one our … during their time at Yale.” Hand Me Up and GreenGear are eligible to enter Yale’s Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize for a chance to win a further $25,000 this spring. 2380 …
… 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 advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals, especially goal 12 for responsible consumption and … past October, representatives from apparel brands around the world convened at the annual Sustainable Textiles conference hosted by Textile Exchange. Integrating SDGs into corporate …
… latest trends, challenges, and solutions in corporate sustainability, as part of the annual GreenBiz conference . While a hotel with five swimming pools and a lazy river in the middle … private sector is both supporting and leading global environmental action. Many sessions at GreenBiz tapped into wider global conversations on sustainability. Attendees demonstrated … priorities and often lead the charge in realizing them. For instance, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were a frequent topic of discussion and the subject of …
… and commercial buildings are currently responsible for roughly one-third of regional greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing a considerable market opportunity for … energy efficiency and clean energy solutions. These program administrators need metrics to design, manage, and evaluate opportunities for and impacts of market interventions. While … metrics are required; harmonization of metrics across states will facilitate comparison and learning. We are still soliciting opinions on the RTT metrics that would be most useful to …
… are more questions than answers,” says Richard Thompson, a professor of marine science and engineering at England’s Plymouth University. Marine plastics act as a sink for other toxic … are more questions than answers,” says Richard Thompson, a professor of marine science and engineering at England’s Plymouth University. Marine plastics act as a sink for other toxic … are more questions than answers,” says Richard Thompson, a professor of marine science and engineering at England’s Plymouth University. Marine plastics act as a sink for other toxic …
… 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 of both space and … demand, combined with the energy used to heat water, account for 30 percent of the state’s greenhouse gas emissions. Switching from conventional fossil fuel providers of thermal … of Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). “Developing a sustainable market for renewable thermal technologies will help us reach Connecticut’s …