… - many face poor working conditions and low wages. Given these facts, it is needless to say that we must start looking at sustainable alternatives as a way to make a difference to the … dresses, thereby reducing the need for people to purchase single-use garments. These companies are disrupting the traditional model of fast fashion, encouraging consumers to buy … much cheaper than natural materials, which can make it difficult for brands to justify investing in sustainable alternatives. Overall synthetic dyes are widespread, easy to use …
… for Business and the Environment (CBEY) is delighted to announce the winner of the 2023 Sustainable Venture Prize. The Sustainable Venture Prize , created in 2008, awards $25,000 to a promising student business venture that advances environmental sustainability. As part of Startup Yale , the Sustainable … at low-temperatures from industry and produces high-value byproducts General Biological : Makes mass-market chemicals from sugar instead of oil Karuna Foods : We make the world's …
… Recently, 23 teams presented their application to the Climate Innovation Grant , a program that provides independent feedback and seed funding for early-stage innovative solutions … of sectors closely linked to climate, including increasing funding for green ventures, agriculture, fashion, transportation, materials, among others. After careful revision by … is the Founder and Managing Partner of Echo River Capital, working on climate adaptation by investing in impactful water-related technologies that improve human health, the environment …
… blog post/article/report. Issue 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 … Scaling Up a Circular Economy Solution New independent study opportunity with Lo & Sons, makers of quality sustainable travel products The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) is …
… TerraCycle is not a typical recycling company—it’s a marketing company that develops recycling solutions and serves as a model for circularity, demonstrating a … Honest Tea. 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 … include Sponsored Waste programs, which are services free to consumers that are funded by companies and retailers where individuals, schools, or churches collect and recycle …
… excess of $105 billion in funding . But what exactly are SPACs? In brief, SPACs are shell companies (i.e. not commercially operational) that investors use to raise capital via an Initial Public Offering (“ IPO ”), in order to … investment opportunities across four industries – namely battery storage, sustainableagriculture, carbon capture, and hydrogen. Their goal was to analyze the economic and …
… ‘19) and Russell Heller (YC, ‘19) 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 … Note: After bringing packaging production and logistics to the US, GreenGear next hopes to make poncho manufacturing domestic, but has struggled to find American companies with the necessary capabilities. Dharia and Heller are actively seeking partners …
… emissions by making rain ponchos from a sugar-based bioplastic. Recent reports estimate that the use of plastic is responsible for approximately 8% of the world’s oil consumption … ideas that were presented. We hope to see this growth and interest in environmental entrepreneurship continue, and we look forward to continuing to work with these teams during their time at Yale.” Hand Me Up and GreenGear are eligible to enter Yale’s Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize for a chance to win a further $25,000 this spring. 2380 …
… known as the second most polluting after fossil fuels. When combined with the fact that clothing supply chains are one of the most globally integrated—about three-quarters of … responsible resource management. Some breakout discussions around this topic stressed thatcompanies should communicate SDG commitment in ways that align with their brand voice and … their supply chain for better development outcomes. Brands can now empower consumers to make purchasing decisions that also advance the global goals. T - Trace the tradeoffs of …
… This past February, professionals from the world’s most influential companies gathered in Phoenix to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and solutions in … and it was 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 … largest asset manager, recently sent a letter to CEOs saying that over time, any firm must make a positive contribution to society in order to succeed, and he suggested thatcompanies …