… company—it’s a marketing company that develops recycling solutions and serves as a model for circularity, demonstrating a pathway to a new type of consumer economy. TerraCycle’s … makes the challenging task of recycling the unrecyclable both worthwhile and economically viable for both themselves and their partner companies. To eliminate waste in the … the cost for consumers. Lower costs and ease of use will make recycling and reuse the default; only the most difficult waste streams won’t be recycled. Large commercial retailers …
… via an Initial Public Offering (“ IPO ”), in order to acquire other companies. They are typically sponsored by industry veterans, institutional investors, private equity professionals, and hedge fund managers with a proven track record for success. Some of the purported advantages of SPACs over a traditional IPO include the … Clean Energy Certificate Program Related Programs Yale Initiative on Sustainable Finance (YISF) The Decarbonization Accelerator Related News Five Questions about SPACs and Clean …
… almost decided not to submit their winning application. “That afternoon, we had a phone call and we were not going to turn it in because we had seen past winners and felt that … , people around the world produce 300 million tons of plastic annually, and half that is for single-use items. That’s equal to the weight of the entire human population, which means … co-founders Dharia and Heller with CBEY's Stuart DeCew and prize sponsor Andy Sabin at the 2019 Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize, part of Startup Yale. The reason ponchos are a great …
… apparel industry. These $10,000 venture grants are disbursed annually by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment to provide funding and mentorship to new eco-ventures. Hand … Jatin Batra (SOM ‘19), 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. … 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 …
… consumer now purchases 60 percent more clothing, compared to 2000, but keeps garments for half as long. Fabric production and consumer use account for 60% of environmental … However, integrating SDGs into business strategy should dispel this belief. Instead, publically aligning with the SDGs can be a source of competitive advantage. D - Dedicate … make sense for the business. Looking Forward Unlike the Millennium Development Goals that revolved around human development, the SDGs present greater opportunities for businesses to …
… with five swimming pools and a lazy river in the middle of the desert may seem an odd place for path-breaking conversations on sustainability, the three-day conference yielded a wealth … to climate action. Companies like Microsoft, Walmart, and L’Oreal have joined a network called We Are Still In , which emphasizes that along with state and city governments, they … across its supply chain by one billion metric tons of CO2e by 2030, through an initiative called Project Gigaton . The retailer provides tools and resources to its suppliers to …
… in the northeastern US. Residential and commercial buildings are currently responsible for roughly one-third of regional greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing a … of policies supporting federal, state, or municipal goals. State goals in the Northeast typically target a low-carbon economy characterized by low energy costs and sustained job growth … these principles. Particularly: Discussions through the Renewable Thermal Alliance have revealed high demand for renewable thermal performance metrics. Given low adoption rates, …
… science and engineering at England’s Plymouth University. Marine plastics act as a sink for other toxic chemicals in the ocean. (This very property of microplastics can also be … assume that ingestion of marine plastic debris, whether by people or other animals, therefore means taking a concentrated dose of toxic chemicals in addition to the plastic itself. … those who use them will require collaboration from all societal stakeholders and financial contributions in order to provide effective solutions. Suppliers in many industries have …
… insights into spurring consumer demand. According to the analysis, led by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY), renewable thermals have significant market … 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 … currently is found competitive. The second part of the study, more behavioral in nature, revealed existing barriers and drivers that influence whether or not consumers choose to …
… Sobotka Stories will introduce you to former winners 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 community around … of Management, raised funding through a successful Kickstarter campaign and were finalists for the Sabin Prize. As they explored the fashion industry, they saw that textile is one of …