… and 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 address future challenges, not just react to current ones. This past year, conversations covered everything from the … to delight in unstructured joy - a rarity at a place like this. Gatherings were developed not just to supplement the “real” leadership work that took place in monthly meetings, but …
… and state are leading the charge on circularity infrastructure and strategies . During a keynote address, Washington State Governor, Jay Inslee, highlighted the state’s impressive … program. Lauren Phipps (MEM ‘24) moderated sessions. We attended as student volunteers and noted several key themes at the conference: supply chain traceability, the growing focus on … could be a boon to sustainability professionals. Imagine a world where endless surveys are not needed to track down data points from suppliers, and life cycle assessments are …
… and Advisor to Indigenized Energy, and a Traditional Cheyenne Leader, nodded. It’s not just unreliable energy. It’s lacking the power to choose its source. Most rural electric … their people. The Office of Indian Energy reports that 23% of tribal communities are not connected to the grid, and only 30% own some portion of their electrical infrastructure. … arduous matching funds and administrative capabilities; nonprofit organizations often do not support project operations and maintenance; and outside developers often extract most or …
… early in my YSE career as I looked for ways to find mentors and direction while also taking notes on what I would want to bring the growing fashion interest on campus. You may be … Fashion" appeals to the everyday shopper because the prices are affordable, but that’s not what keeps people coming back according to the panelists. It’s the ability to … an extension of our self-expression, an extension of us. This session paired well with another on what we can take away from fast fashion strategy. Perhaps the future of …
… facing my generation and future ones.” Previously, Mary worked as a policy analyst at MAYE Corps, a youth-led organization committed to energy equity in the metro-Atlanta area. She … but meanwhile, in the countries in Africa where cobalt is mined for the batteries, that is not seen as environmentally safe or sustainable. “Clean energy is the future, but it's … 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 …
… contribute to the high cost of producing sustainable products, which consumers are often not willing to bear. As a founder of a sustainable fashion venture in the plant-based … are pushed higher due to the two years of R&D investment we’ve had to make, which is yet another aspect that brands are not as eager to support. Additionally, our Banofi Leather solution is a mixed material and, …
… and experiment. Entrepreneurship is about the journey as much as it’s about the success. Not everyone wants or needs to be an entrepreneur but you can carry the lessons you learn … and one that doesn’t. However, experts don’t grow on trees (except at universities). It is not only about access to experts, but also the likelihood of getting a response, and the … and competitions provide student founders with equity-free and debt-free capital. Some noteworthy opportunities - https://www.gvsu.edu/cei/competitions-funding-160.htm . Grant …
… to do so, the key is to ensure marginalized communities are included front and center and not left behind. “A just energy future is undertaking the decarbonization of our system, … making sure that under-resourced communities and historically marginalized communities are not left behind, and that the power structure of the existing systems is not entrenched or reinstated in the new system. Communities should get the support they …
… 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) Sugionois … ensure everyone has access. He believes that as a society we need to rid ourselves of the notion that renewable energy is for the rich. He believes that small-scale solar panels can … 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) Sugionois …
… minority myself, I feel like I can provide them with some perspective so they can not only understand what these communities are going through but also so that they can make … Marcus also focuses on sustainability on the campus by spreading awareness at sporting events on campus. A defensive line for the varsity football team at Yale and a member of the 2019 Ivy League Championship team, Marcus says the trash left at events is unimaginable. This is why the group educates fellow students on how their trash …