… it would not hurt to “just send it.” Turns out, their recyclable EcoRain Poncho, sourced from 100% Brazilian sugarcane and made through a process that also sequesters carbon, took … good at a rooftop bar during an internship with Bain & Company. Dharia at the time was studying at Duke University, where she had been playing around with the idea of developing a … eco-friendly ponchos is a low-risk way to showcase your dedication to sustainability. For some, another selling point is that the ponchos simply allow people to enjoy the outdoors in …
… land managers, policymakers and academics. “We’re trying to bring together people from various backgrounds and experiences to diversify perspectives, build collaborations, … building, most specifically for residential and healthcare communities. This may include maps to existing greenspaces, educational materials about the benefits of time in nature and … building, most specifically for residential and healthcare communities. This may include maps to existing greenspaces, educational materials about the benefits of time in nature and …
… workers. Yet even “bad” food is expensive to produce. Both low prices and profits result from government subsidies, tax breaks, a failed regulatory system, and ignoring external … good health care and good education, impossible without government support. Deliverables: A PDF (or other document) that catalogs the findings of your review of similar business … How to Apply We are looking to build a team of 2-3 students. To apply for this independent study, please send your resume and a statement of interest no longer than half a page to …
… year was impressive, and the four ventures who received funding happen to be emblematic of some key trends that defined the year 2020: the ubiquity of e-commerce, the increasing … (Yale College ’21) co-founded AgriCORE . They have received several entrepreneurship grants from Yale including CBEY’s 2018 Climate Change Innovation Grant. AgriCORE’s mission is to make soil carbon …
… recognized and respected regional and national leader on food systems but more importantly, someone who has a deep love, profound respect and critical understanding of food systems and … building at the center of every experience, and the importance of hearing stories directly from people affected by injustices. She believes that these are foundational to effectively … for the opportunity this fellowship provides to create a platform for community experts from New Haven and beyond, to prioritize their stories, challenges, and joys as core to …
… But the largest environmental benefit over traditional rooftop ice melting techniques comes from the energy savings. Most rooftop ice melting methods are energy-intensive, such as … the summer, Cambium Carbon secured a $200,000 Natural Climate Solution Accelerator Grant from The Nature Conservancy and established a range of partnerships with cities across the … money and attention elsewhere, understandably,” said Dellal. “This prize will help cover some costs of the pilot as well as allow us to finalize our technology validation.” While …
… past winners of the Sabin Prize to see how their ventures have transformed since graduating from Yale, and how it influenced their trajectory. We spoke with the founders of Green Gear … YC ‘19 & Monika Dharia, Duke ‘19, Sabin 2019), Symbrosia (Alexia Akbay, YSPH ‘19, Sabin 2018), Renewal Mill (Claire Schlemme F&ES ’11, Sabin 2016) and Poda Foods (Yesenia Gallardo … insect-based foods (cookies, chips). Claire Schlemme (F&ES '11) and Sumit Kadakia (F&ES/SOM ’16) co-founders of Renewal Mill and winners of the 2016 Sabin Prize. Renewal Mill: …
… solutions to the climate crisis. A wicked problem like climate change requires some creative solutions, and every year, students show that they’re up to the task.” "It … This will help to quantify and to build an understanding of the public health implications from heat stress. CBEY is incredibly thankful to the judges who helped select the … First Southwest Community Fund. “It’s exciting to see such innovative ideas coming from the students at Yale who want to combat the impacts of our current climate crisis. To …
… how these two organisms would eventually support one another in a continuous loop. Waste from the shrimp would nourish the seaweed, and the seaweed would in turn filter the water … program, and she was passionate about solving the climate crisis, so she began to tell some similarly minded friends about what she had learned. Victoria Shirriff (YSPH … (YC 16) as a co-founder, drawing on her experience in the aquaculture industry. By spring 2018, they were ready to apply for the Sabin Prize . They come a long way, but they remained …
… results instead of services. This ultimately shifts the risk of a successful intervention from taxpayers to private investors, who are compensated for this risk. However, these … Spending by the United States Forest Service (USFS) to combat these fires has increased from 17 percent to 51 percent in just 20 years. Usually, these methods entail fire … in an effort to deploy over $1.5 billion for forest restoration. Investor return comes from a combination of increasing and monetizing greater water yield, increasing the …