… task like this requires more than simply distributing blue bins and registering businesses with recycling haulers. Through a fellowship with the Alcoa Foundation this summer, I’m … . A South Boston bakery that has all the trappings of a conscientious vegan restaurant—bright walls, hipster art, chalkboard menus—does not recycle or compost despite its clear appeal to a green customer base. The barista, in slight embarrassment, told me that the manager simply …
… The choice between filling the land with garbage, or “landfilling,” and recovering resources from our trash sounds like an easy … this summer, diverts only 31 percent of its waste, leaving 69 percent to be landfilled. With urban landfills reaching capacity as quickly as they are—available landfills have … classes run by ARR that provided information about waste reduction. Each episode concluded with a weigh-in of the waste generated over the preceding week by each of the four families. …
… study (equivalent to a full-credit course: 3 credits YSE/4 units SOM) in partnership with Quantis , a sustainability consulting firm. Background: Fashion is a top polluting … the latest science and make it actionable. Workflow and deliverables: Students will work with the Quantis Fashion & Sporting Goods team to answer the presented questions, walking … fashion brands’ supply chains, and how Quantis identifies their hotspots and partners with companies to drive sustainable change. Students would spend the semester conducting a …
… committed to advancing and pursuing a career in the clean energy field. This year we spoke with students in our second cohort to learn about their inspiration, goals, and experience … you to prioritize your long-term professional development and introduces you to jobs in the green economy - which are not always easy to find, especially as an undergraduate student. … program hoping to learn more about clean energy generally and find an entry point into the green workforce. I was also excited by the cohort group and network that you form with the …
… committed to advancing and pursuing a career in the clean energy field. This year we spoke with students in the initial cohort to learn about their inspiration, goals, and experience … Wu’s favorite interests: physics and history. “Specifically, innovative engineering drives green progress while collaborating communities make its implementation possible.” Maryanne, … team, where she collected data to inform improvements for Elevate Energy’s future green job training programs. “Specifically, I researched previous job retraining programs …
… committed to advancing and pursuing a career in the clean energy field. This year we spoke with students in the initial cohort to learn about their inspiration, goals, and experience … all communities benefit: “While many initiatives and policies have been put forth to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, low- and middle-income communities (LMI) often face barriers that … PSiCE, Raysieo has been working with the Colorado Clean Energy Fund , a newly-established green bank “to develop an energy equity gap report or Electrical Exhaust Gas Recirculation …