… and build state-of-the-art buildings to facilitate dynamic discoveries and host coveted conversations. This past year at Yale’s Center for Business and Environment (CBEY), we … have our being. While using the frameworks of business and the environment to help guide conversations, the group’s discussion topics varied significantly, all of which aimed to … group met once a month over an extended lunch break, these meaningful topics were explored with curiosity and enthusiasm as we wondered, questioned, and considered anew. A Fresh …
… (MEM ‘23), Isobel Campbell (MEM ‘23) and Carolina Sanchez (MEM/MBA ‘24) at Circularity ‘23 with Dandelion the Seahorse. The ocean plastics sculpture was created by Washed Ashore: Art … by a focused tutorial session and mentions in several panels. The main takeaway from these conversations was that implementing successful reuse programs is challenging, but with the … challenges, targeted guidance was provided for textiles, plastics, food, electronics, and capital equipment industries. Clarity on setting circularity metrics and targets will be …
… ownership and decision-making power to low-income communities in the US. We were there with Indigenized Energy , a nonprofit organization and CBEY partner that helps native … looks different than the exponential growth that Silicon Valley has celebrated. Having capital to invest in essential infrastructure, however, would be welcomed. Clean energy projects offer an opportunity to align capitalwith traditional values and lifeways, and to rethink how value is created for …
… conferences going on, in the words of my Uber driver: the coffee one and the fashion one. With one look at my pants, he knew which one I was attending. Just as vibrant and quirky as … Brittany Sierra in 2017, aims to challenge the fashion industry’s unsustainable status quo. With podcasts, forums, articles, and conferences like the one this past April, Brittany has … to shine, and to find a sense of community. The website also features a job board with a specific focus on sustainable fashion roles. This space was one I found early in my …
… who are committed to advancing and pursuing a career in the clean energy field. We spoke with students in the initial cohort to learn about their inspiration, goals, and experience … can make impactful changes, but clean energy still operates within the confines of capitalism. Corporations must make intentional decisions beyond just “checking a box” to … high energy burden costs. Her and her family relied on ice packs to keep cool. “While the events of climate change affect everyone, low-income communities, particularly those of …
… amounts of energy . Additionally, the industry generates a significant amount of waste , with an estimated 92 million tonnes of textile waste produced each year. For the average US … expensive than traditional 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 …
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… idea, and I realize now the numerous advantages this has afforded me. If you are grappling with the idea of starting up, either now or in the future, this is my attempt to convince … centers facilitate innovation and provide access to invaluable mentorship. Access to capital in the form of grants – Countless opportunities and competitions provide student founders with equity-free and debt-free capital. Some noteworthy opportunities - …
… committed to advancing and pursuing a career in the clean energy field. This year we spoke with students in the initial cohort to learn about their inspiration, goals, and experience … doors of YSE and CBEY. Through the internship, Elwin teamed up with Inclusive Prosperity Capital (IPC) to address the energy needs for multifamily housing. “My main project for this … doors of YSE and CBEY. Through the internship, Elwin teamed up with Inclusive Prosperity Capital (IPC) to address the energy needs for multifamily housing. “My main project for this …
… committed to advancing and pursuing a career in the clean energy field. This year we spoke with students in the initial cohort to learn about their inspiration, goals, and experience … developing a way to provide affordable, renewable energy for marginalized communities with nothing but a good internet search and your hands. That's what Vijjasena (Sena) … energy. “Between 11th and 12th grade, I was helping at an old age home. They had issues with electric reliability and it was kind of hard for the older people to move around when …