… 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 … but the focus has now shifted over to improving anode technologies. One takeaway of the studies was that silicon anodes have the potential to improve energy densities by 20-50%, … if companies are able to positively differentiate their products from others on the market. Eventually, it will help to establish long-term contracts with retailers, as the …
… equivalent to the next solar panel,” said Dharia. Without much confidence, the co-founders eventually decided it would not hurt to “just send it.” Turns out, their recyclable EcoRain … get rid of single-use plastics and where can there be a non-petrochemical alternative? By making their EcoRain Ponchos out of plant material, they are not just displacing traditional … that from a consumer perspective, purchasing eco-friendly ponchos is a low-risk way to showcase your dedication to sustainability. For some, another selling point is that the ponchos …
… (Duke) and Alan Yu (Brown), aims to fight plastic pollution and reduce carbon emissions by making rain ponchos from a sugar-based bioplastic. Recent reports estimate that the use of … (Duke) and Alan Yu (Brown), aims to fight plastic pollution and reduce carbon emissions by making rain ponchos from a sugar-based bioplastic. Recent reports estimate that the use of … win a further $25,000 this spring. Related Initiatives YSE SOM Joint Degree Program Related Programs Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures … Heather Fitzgerald … This year’s …
… compared to 2000, but keeps garments for half as long. Fabric production and consumer use account for 60% of environmental impacts associated with apparel. Not to mention, the fashion … Klein and Tommy Hilfiger, who shared their CSR strategy in relation to the SDGs last year, making commitments that span safe working conditions and responsible resource management. … to raise. Assessing materiality as it relates to the SDGs will also uncover the business case for addressing them. Patagonia, for instance, admittedly doesn’t engage with SDG four, …
… as combating climate change, which is Goal 13. In 2017, global progress towards this goal encountered a setback when the US federal government announced that it would withdraw from the … 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 … environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns into overall risk management. The event was standing room only, with almost every inch of space occupied. The tremendous …
… Renewable thermal energy is increasingly seen as critical to a low-carbon future in the northeastern US. … (RTTs). The focus includes metrics that would stimulate capital markets and new financing products to fuel the RTT market, entrepreneurs to build new business models, and governments to release efficiency policies. We started by canvassing stakeholders in the renewable thermal space; …
… and it is unclear how many wastewater treatment plants can actually filter them out. Some studies suggest that up to 90 percent of microplastics can be filtered in certain types of … However, if the wastewater treatment plant is unable to capture microplastics they are eventually washed out to the ocean. How we got to this stage—the WEF describes plastics as … be the answer to that age-old philosophical question, “Why are we here?” If that’s the case, then this mundane raison d’etre inherently gives rise to a second, less mundane one: …
… 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 of both space and water. Collectively, the use of energy for thermal purposes accounts for roughly one-third of all U.S. energy consumption. In Connecticut, over 60 percent … Helle Gronli , associate research scientist at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies (F&ES) and director of the Feasibility of Renewable Thermal Technologies in …
… industries and embarked to change it. Tuckerman & Co. is a mission-driven clothing company making less environmentally harmful clothing that customers can wear to the office or out … industries and embarked to change it. Tuckerman & Co. is a mission-driven clothing company making less environmentally harmful clothing that customers can wear to the office or out … you.” Follow our website for more Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant Success Stories. Related Events Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grants - informational session Tue, October 4th, 2016, …
… a legacy and formed an entire new generation of climate activists. This was my first encounter with climate change and the dire consequences it brings. This emotional experience … in Environmental Management graduate from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, I feel truly empowered. My once improbable hope for businesses to look beyond … impact, although there is still a long way to go. Some key insights I took away from the event: --It is certainly an exciting trend that in many companies, the C-suite is on board …