… afternoon, we had a phone call and we were not going to turn it in because we had seen past winners and felt that there was no way that ponchos were going to be seen as the equivalent … 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 … said Monika, is that from a consumer perspective, purchasing eco-friendly ponchos is a low-risk way to showcase your dedication to sustainability. For some, another selling point …
… Guide to B Corps Source Merry Go Rounds Source Link https://shopmerrygorounds.com/blogs/news/b-corp-certification-why-are-we-doing-this Published On Apr 08, 2020 Areas of Focus OLD …
… Sabin Prize Winner Engineer Plastic-Alternative Products to Fight Pollution and Reduce Carbon Emissions … Sabin Prize Winner Engineer Plastic-Alternative Products to Fight Pollution and Reduce Carbon Emissions Page Image Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Circularity … rticle/sabin-prize-winner-engineer-plasticalternative-products-to-fight-pollution-and-reduce-carbon-emissions/ Published On Apr 26, 2019 Areas of Focus OLD Entrepreneurship & Innovation …
… This year’s winners of the Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grants have something in common – a desire to … and ultimately minimize the resources used to produce new clothing.” "This grant will allow us to increase production, fulfill orders and continue to grow." - Monika Dharia, … ‘19), Monika Dharia (Duke) and Alan Yu (Brown), aims to fight plastic pollution and reduce carbon emissions by making rain ponchos from a sugar-based bioplastic. Recent reports …
… shared value that promotes economic development, fair labor, and gender equity. The SDGs allow companies stuck in the traditional model of disparate charitable efforts to mobilize … and goals that all feed into a handful of high priority SDGs. This kind of reframing allows the company to understand how to leverage their supply chain for better development … a materiality assessment should ensure that these tradeoffs make sense for the business. Looking Forward Unlike the Millennium Development Goals that revolved around human …
… Initiative on Sustainable Finance (YISF) Source Yale SOM Source Link https://som.yale.edu/news/2018/05/emba-class-of-2018-selects-winners-of-annual-teaching-awards Published On Jul 03, 2018 Areas of Focus Equity and …
… and connections. We attended the conference as student volunteers, and it was a fascinating look into the world of sustainability professionals—a world that we may soon join. This … and connections. We attended the conference as student volunteers, and it was a fascinating look into the world of sustainability professionals—a world that we may soon join. This … and connections. We attended the conference as student volunteers, and it was a fascinating look into the world of sustainability professionals—a world that we may soon join. This …
… Renewable thermal energy is increasingly seen as critical to a low-carbon future in the northeastern US. Residential and commercial buildings are currently … state, or municipal goals. State goals in the Northeast typically target a low-carboneconomy characterized by low energy costs and sustained job growth in support of a reliable …
… this stage—the WEF describes plastics as “the ubiquitous workhorse material of the modern economy”—is, in some sense, straightforward: plastics are cheap, easy to manufacture, and … glass buybacks . Soft drink manufacturers passed many of these savings on to consumers. The low prices today reflect both razor-thin operating margins and a conundrum: in efforts to … glass buybacks . Soft drink manufacturers passed many of these savings on to consumers. The low prices today reflect both razor-thin operating margins and a conundrum: in efforts to …
… Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Related Program(s) CBEY 2050 Fellows Microsite(s) YSE SOM Joint Degree Program Source Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies Source Link http://environment.yale.edu/news/article/yale-team-finalists-in-nespresso-sustainability-challenge/ Published On Aug 01, … Microsite(s) YSE SOM Joint Degree Program Related Programs Related Program(s) CBEY 2050 Fellows … Michelle Mendlewicz … Thuy Phung … Yale Team Makes Final Round at Nespresso …