… Brittany has cultivated a space for those interested to shine, and to find a sense of community. The website also features a job board with a specific focus on sustainable … one I reckon with every day. For me, a sustainable fashion industry is one that tracks the sources of materials and the labor that goes into making our garments. The fashion industry currently is the 2nd leading industry consuming water to …
… to execute is priceless.” 12 months ago I finally took the plunge and now have an MVP, our first order, a manufacturing and R&D facility, a team of 10+ people, and grant money to … on the problem and solution, get feedback, which then allows you to iterate and refine your idea, and forces you to commit and to hold yourself accountable since someone else ‘knows’. The most effective way to find the ‘right’ …
… dream. I always thought that entrepreneurship was something one did in the latter part of your life (post-40s) after having built an established career. However, when I came to grad … time – University is a way to try new things and experiment. Entrepreneurship is about the journey as much as it’s about the success. Not everyone wants or needs to be an entrepreneur … idea, and pivot as needed to find the right product/market fit. Universities comprise a community of trendsetters that are often early adopters which is a unique environment. …
… CBEY supports students in building sustainable businesses that are solving some of our planet’s biggest problems. A huge part of this has been via the Sobotka Seed Prize for … This year, the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures focused on solutions in four key areas of urgent action: Protecting and restoring ecosystems and biodiversity Food, … of shelter and safety for urban and suburban commuters in the United States. Thank you to our judges The CBEY team is very grateful for the team of judges that participated in this …
… decided 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, … their inventory. Thousands of ponchos are being produced for sporting events, university tour groups and music events. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the two even started a “Ponchos for PPE” fundraising campaign to donate over four thousand ponchos to hospitals in the United States and Liberia in order to extend the …
… as part of Startup Yale , was extended this year due to COVID. This year, each of the four finalists received a $2,500 grant to continue working their venture over the summer with … event this fall. Judges recently convened to catch up on the progress of each of the four finalists and to select the prize recipient. Following the final presentations, CBEY Executive Director Stuart DeCew remarked, “Each of the four finalists made remarkable progress this summer. They all demonstrated the creativity and …
… beneficial solutions between systems and create venn diagrams of impact by combining resources and knowledge across sectors. She believes that there is an immense amount that can … beneficial solutions between systems and create venn diagrams of impact by combining resources and knowledge across sectors. She believes that there is an immense amount that can … beneficial solutions between systems and create venn diagrams of impact by combining resources and knowledge across sectors. She believes that there is an immense amount that can …
… Student Interest Group. Post-graduation, she hopes to pursue a career in sustainable sourcing and life cycle assessment in the luxury beauty and fashion industry. Environmental … Student Interest Group. Post-graduation, she hopes to pursue a career in sustainable sourcing and life cycle assessment in the luxury beauty and fashion industry. Connect with … Student Interest Group. Post-graduation, she hopes to pursue a career in sustainable sourcing and life cycle assessment in the luxury beauty and fashion industry. … Tais …
… CPG brands with Forested’s growing network of regenerative ingredient producers, largely community-led conservation groups. Forested is leveraging the growing market demand from … CPG brands with Forested’s growing network of regenerative ingredient producers, largely community-led conservation groups. Forested is leveraging the growing market demand from … CPG brands with Forested’s growing network of regenerative ingredient producers, largely community-led conservation groups. Forested is leveraging the growing market demand from …
… management consulting firm based in Cambridge, MA where he focused on electric utility resource planning issues and analysis of federal environmental regulations. Mr. Phillips … management consulting firm based in Cambridge, MA where he focused on electric utility resource planning issues and analysis of federal environmental regulations. Mr. Phillips … management consulting firm based in Cambridge, MA where he focused on electric utility resource planning issues and analysis of federal environmental regulations. Mr. Phillips …