… By: Natalia Espinosa and Daniel Gonzalez A few weeks ago, 11 Yale University students attended GreenBiz , … focus of GreenBiz would be on compliance and disclosures. Navigating such changing discourse and regulations underscored the dynamic nature of the sustainability field. We spoke … GreenBiz inspired in us. In the words of Courtney Megerian (YSE ‘25), “we’re excited to see what comes next in sustainability.” To our peers, mentors, and the broader Yale community, …
… How might one go about preparing students for the immediate and future realities of climate change? At an institution like this, it makes perfect sense to hire world-classscholars to teach cutting-edge courses, invite leading practitioners to headline conferences, and build state-of-the-art … New Haven to Hong Kong - we realized that we must first know those we are working with. What better way to do that than over a home-cooked meal? Antidote to Loneliness While …
… (CBEY-supported student volunteers (left to right, Sofía John (MEM/MBA ‘24), Cicy Geng (MEM ‘23), … from industry, government, and NGOs convened in Seattle for Circularity ‘23. The three-day conference hosted by GreenBiz provided an opportunity to explore developments, … REI, Metabolic, and BP. Emerging Leaders Cohort (Tais Idi-Infante (MEM’24), back row, fourth from left) Seattle, Washington, was the perfect location for Circularity ‘23. The city …
… The Sustainable Venture Prize was created in 2008 and awards $25,000 to a promising student … sustainability. As part of Startup Yale, the Sustainable Venture Prize was held on Friday, March 31st, 2023 and four teams pitched their businesses that advance sustainability. The 2023 Sustainable Venture …
… The fashion industry is one of the most environmentally damaging industries globally, accounting … are already emerging and their demand is growing. Major focus areas include: Sustainable sourcing : Such as using organic cotton, recycled polyester, plant-based leather and fur, … Sustainable Venture Prize Planetary Solutions Generator Related News Idea to Execution What’s the Right Time to Start a Venture? … Jinali Mody … The fashion industry is one of the …
… Are you a rising professional looking to accelerate your career? Maybe you’re already leading your … Leadership is an integrated model for understanding and seeing leadership within ourselves (whatever our position), in our team and through to the system we operate in and want to …
… Recently, 23 teams presented their application to the Climate Innovation Grant , a program that provides … from CBEY to bring ideas to reality. Ventures with a for-profit idea can continue their journey by participating in the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures . About the … creating a tool to crowdsource information on farmers’ climate impacts and practices using WhatsApp while providing access to sub-seasonal forecasts. Through this tool, they use …
… When the COVID-19 pandemic struck Southwest Montana, the resulting economic downturn caused thousands of Montanans to … this entire process, we have tried to be good stewards of the land and natural resources. Looking for alternative energy sources for the Producer Partnership processing facility was an obvious priority,” said …
… On Day 2, as I continued my foray into searching for innovation, strains of the previousday’s theme of … importance of systems thinking and transformative innovation. In Prof. Anastas’ words, “What we have done very well is investing in products that have revolutionized our lives. What we haven’t done very well is ensure that those products don’t cause harm. We …
… TerraCycle is not a typical recycling company—it’s a marketing company that develops recycling solutions … for circularity, demonstrating a pathway to a new type of consumer economy. TerraCycle’s journey as a trailblazer in circularity originated as a one-man operation making fertilizer … world’s first reusable tote made from plastic bags. TerraCycle was clearly on the rise. Today, TerraCycle operates in 20 countries and is a world leader in the collection and …