… Summary Lo & Sons is a minority-owned family business that’s on a mission to inspire and empower people to go places, while leaving a positive impact on people's lives and the planet. … independent study is to design a circular supply chain for upcycling this solution, and creating a supply of components like zippers from other brands, especially within the US. … to understand what barriers exist to scaling up this idea, its environmental impact and how to tackle them. Deliverable: Devise a plan to establish a supply chain for scaling up Lo …
… develops a recycling solution to process the brand’s waste product at-scale. TerraCycle works with processing partners on the logistics associated with transporting and ultimately … those systems are outlined, the in-house marketing and communications teams then focus on how to bring the recycling solution to market in the form of a free recycling program. … ground for “incremental improvements” and “pushing the envelope” in ways that “will keep [creating change].” Marian Chertow and Alex Payne both view TerraCycle as a company creating …
… 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 … efficiency, ability to function as a fuel cell, and suitability for the industrial sector. However, its short lifespan may be a hindrance to its adoption. By 2030, the cost of the … ESG ”) due diligence on a company’s past, present, and future. No one can know for certain how exactly a company will perform in the future. However, the risk is lower when the teams …
… 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 much bigger than she thought. When … Heller hope to expand 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 … short of challenging, said Heller, but there are upsides. “Monika and I are in positions of power where the decisions we are making are driving things forward,” he said. “If we do …
… Cyndi Chen (SOM ‘19) and Melissa Mazzeo (SOM/F&ES ’20), is scaling informal exchange networks, like parent groups, to build a children’s secondhand marketplace. With only 15% of … to include both an online store where individual pieces of clothing can be purchased and community-based pop-up shops. “The goal of Hand Me Up is to improve the experience of … about the resources that the Sobotka grant network will provide us as we think about how to best expand our business.” The Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant, sponsored by David …
… was a core focus area, and will only become more significant as 2030 approaches. Here’s how apparel brands can “A.D.A.P.T” to shifting consumer demands and climate threats by … as holistic ‘shared value’ initiatives as opposed to one-off charitable activities. Creating shared value translates into business that achieves social good. The apparel sector … how to leverage their supply chain for better development outcomes. Brands can now empower consumers to make purchasing decisions that also advance the global goals. T - Trace …
… are taking to achieve sustainability, it is easy to frame small steps as large strides. However, many sessions at GreenBiz focused on setting ambitious goals and measuring impacts, … 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 … strategies for BlackRock to invest in them. This kind of pressure from investors creates a powerful incentive to prioritize sustainability, and it is a relatively new trend. Yale has …
… Renewable thermal energy is increasingly seen as critical to a low-carbon future in the northeastern US. … demand for renewable thermal performance metrics. Given low adoption rates, the evidence on how RTTs perform after installation is lacking. Nor have consistent metering and monitoring … States are now designing programs and implementing campaigns such as Solarize for thermal. However, to be able to design and evaluate programs, key metrics are required; harmonization …
… paints. These microplastics get into the drains by one way or the other and it is unclear how many wastewater treatment plants can actually filter them out. Some studies suggest that … percent of microplastics can be filtered in certain types of wastewater treatment plants. However, if the wastewater treatment plant is unable to capture microplastics they are … it also saved the hassle of glass buybacks . Soft drink manufacturers passed many of these savings on to consumers. The low prices today reflect both razor-thin operating margins and …
… state. Annually, this represents the curtailment of 1.4 million tons of CO 2 e emissions. However, realizing Connecticut’s overall goal requires a considerably higher rate of RTT … attract private investment to scale-up the deployment of renewable thermal technology while creatingjobs and helping consumers." On the supply side, the study shows that clear policy …