… that we must start looking at sustainable alternatives as a way to make a difference to the climate crisis. Several new industry trends in sustainable fashion are already emerging and … materials is necessary for the fashion industry's shift towards sustainability. Solving the climate crisis requires concerted efforts across all industries and not just energy, … that we must start looking at sustainable alternatives as a way to make a difference to the climate crisis. Several new industry trends in sustainable fashion are already emerging and …
… : Makes mass-market chemicals from sugar instead of oil Karuna Foods : We make the world's first microbial protein-based dog food with the least carbon footprint, offering … and implementation. Ryan Dings is a venture partner for Connecticut Innovations’ new $100M ClimateTech Fund and Founding Executive Director of Climate Haven, the new climate incubator based out of New Haven. Justin Freiberg (MESc '10) …
… Recently, 23 teams presented their application to the Climate Innovation Grant , a program that provides independent feedback and seed funding for … tree crops as a natural climate solution appropriate to the region. Journaling for ClimateAction: A New Tool for Community-Centered Climate Risk Mitigation Christina Kohler (Yale … of Sustainability in the Americas for Designit and the Director of Circular Economy at the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. 8247 Circularity Clean Energy …
… scaling up Lo & Sons’ upcycled tote idea. Perform a life cycle analysis to determine the climate impacts and create a final presentation, along with a written output in the form of … scaling up Lo & Sons’ upcycled tote idea. Perform a life cycle analysis to determine the climate impacts and create a final presentation, along with a written output in the form of … Related News Fashion Forward: Finding Innovation in Sustainable Apparel Filling the Funnel: Climate-focused Investment Strategies in SPAC Land (2022) … The Yale Center for Business and …
… 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 new raw … to TerraCycle that they have experienced “increased customer loyalty, higher revenue and/or greater market share” that they attribute to their TerraCycle programs. Other forms of value … noting that “In a perfect world, Loop’s sustainable packaging platform would overshadow and eventually render several...current business units, including many of our Sponsored Waste …
… to becoming a public company. This makes business combination by way of a “De-SPAC” transaction an attractive option for companies that are convincingly positioned for exponential … SPACs, a group of twelve Yale graduate students participated in an independent study with Climate Real Impact Solutions (“ CRIS ”), a serial-issuer of SPACs founded in 2020. CRIS has … 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 … as a leaping or starting point and not as the final vision.” The reason ponchos are a great first step, said Monika, is that from a consumer perspective, purchasing eco-friendly … simply allow people to enjoy the outdoors in a more sustainable way. Dharia and Heller hope to expand their product offerings into other spaces, but it is more than just creating …
… secondhand marketplace. With only 15% of all clothing donated or reused, Hand Me Up (HMU) hopes to change perceptions and encourage clothing reuse by creating a positive shopping … perception of resale and reducing demand for environmentally harmful “fast fashion”, we hope to reduce textile waste, challenge the consumerist culture, and ultimately minimize the … Recent reports estimate that the use of plastic is responsible for approximately 8% of the world’s oil consumption and is expected to rise to 20% by 2050. This contributes 18 billion …
… 2030 approaches. Here’s how apparel brands can “A.D.A.P.T” to shifting consumer demands and climate threats by advancing the Sustainable Development Goals. A - Adopt a declaration in … the Millennium Development Goals that revolved around human development, the SDGs present greater opportunities for businesses to transform their practices. Responsible … diverting more clothes from the landfill. However, for systematic change brands must take action to reduce their environmental footprint and move towards circular practices. To learn …
… that we learned: The private sector is both supporting and leading global environmental action. Many sessions at GreenBiz tapped into wider global conversations on sustainability. … climate leadership pervaded the conference. Companies are striving for demonstrably meaningful results, not just lip service. Given the wide range of actions businesses are … 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 …