… for circularity, demonstrating a pathway to a new type of consumer economy. TerraCycle’s journey as a trailblazer in circularity originated as a one-man operation making fertilizer … According to Alex Payne of the TerraCycle media team, Szaky realized he could make a bigger impact in the world by using product and packaging waste deemed to have no value to create … help divert waste from landfills. Marian Chertow, a professor of Industrial Ecology at the YaleSchool of the Environment, points out that elsewhere, people are “willing to sort their …
… transition to a low-carbon economy. For more background on SPACs, check out this article by Yale lecturer and SPAC investment officer Dan Gross. To dive deeper into the world of SPACs, … of twelve Yale graduate students participated in an independent study with Climate Real ImpactSolutions (“ CRIS ”), a serial-issuer of SPACs founded in 2020. CRIS has issued two … The students researched and presented potential investment opportunities across four industries – namely battery storage, sustainable agriculture, carbon capture, and …
… decided it would not hurt to “just send it.” Turns out, their recyclable EcoRain Poncho, sourced from 100% Brazilian sugarcane and made through a process that also sequesters carbon, took the $25,000 prize. The Impact According to the United Nations Environment Programme , people around the world … this would have been tricky without the support of environmental innovation grants through Yale’s Center for Business and the Environment. Placing a large order for packaging? They …
… 15% of all clothing donated or reused, Hand Me Up (HMU) hopes to change perceptions and encourage clothing reuse by creating a positive shopping experience for busy parents. In turn, this will reduce the environmental impact of the notoriously dirty fashion industry. Hand Me Up's cofounders from left to … Prize for a chance to win a further $25,000 thisspring. Related Initiatives YSE SOM Joint Degree Program Related ProgramsSobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures … Heather …
… We’ve all read the stats. The average consumer now purchases 60 percent more clothing, compared to 2000, but … for half as long. Fabric production and consumer use account for 60% of environmental impacts associated with apparel. Not to mention, the fashion industry is also notoriously … the SDGs last year, making commitments that span safe working conditions and responsible resource management. Some breakout discussions around this topic stressed that companiesshould …
… a fascinating look into the world of sustainability professionals—a world that we may soon join. This year, we have heard from many such professionals through the Pathways in CSR … across a range of companies to campus to discuss their work and professional journeys. The conference reinforced many of the themes that have arisen in that series, while … However, many sessions at GreenBiz focused on setting ambitious goals and measuring impacts, so that businesses could demonstrate that their efforts were truly substantive. For …
… accessible and comparable information on featuressuch as costs, performance, environmental impacts, and co-benefits of these technologies would present valuable metrics to customers. … available from these programs are generally not consistent acrossstate borders, discouraging information sharing and comparative analysis. Policymakers want metrics that … financially by the Connecticut Green Bank, Yale University, United Illuminating, and Eversource, through the CT Energize initiative. The Connecticut Department of Energy and …
… About 8 million tons of plastic waste entersour oceans every year. That’s roughly 500 pounds per second. The … across the world. More than 80 percent of these marine plastics come from land-based sources. As a result, plastic has become a subject of increased scrutiny, particularly …
… renewablethermals occupy a small niche in Connecticut—and in the U.S. at large. A new Yale-led study analyzes the market potential of thistechnology across the state and … electricity, but holds an enormous reservoir of possibility for utilizing local resources to off-set fossil fuels. Like renewable electricity, renewable heating and cooling … coalition that includes the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Eversource Energy, the United Illuminating Company, and the Connecticut Green Bank. CBEY is …
… of the Sobotka Seed Stage Venture grants who share their experiences and perspectives. The Yale Center for Business and the Environment aspires to build a robust entrepreneurial … production by using organic cottons, 2) uses innovative techniques to reduce environmental impacts and 3) works with suppliers that believe in Tuckerman’s mission and implement fair … Environment created a different marketing channel for Tuckerman and provided valuable resources, advice and feedback on how to scale the venture. The founders of Tuckerman …