… practices not only has the potential to help decelerate global warming, but also make our food systems more resilient against climate impacts," said Stuart DeCew, Executive … to do that, we must listen to and share the expertise and imagination of the generations of people who are closest to the challenges facing our food and agricultural systems. They are … highlights many of them, so we can advance the conversation on how we as an agriculture community can better support regenerative farmers in their work." Click here to view the …
… 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, … a venture fund investing in companies and technologies that create safer alternatives for people and the environment and reduce exposure to harmful chemicals. Yesenia Gallarado …
… providing waste management solutions. ReWind Shubh Jain (Yale School of Environment), Courtney Megerian (Yale School of Environment), and Dylan Judd (Yale School of Environment) … providing waste management solutions. ReWind Shubh Jain (Yale School of Environment), Courtney Megerian (Yale School of Environment), and Dylan Judd (Yale School of Environment) … providing waste management solutions. ReWind Shubh Jain (Yale School of Environment), Courtney Megerian (Yale School of Environment), and Dylan Judd (Yale School of Environment) …
… 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 … this needs to be accomplished at the company and consumer level. Brands need to prioritize people over profits, while consumers may just need to consume less. This was a topic of one …
… 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, … took the $25,000 prize. The Impact According to the United Nations Environment Programme , people around the world produce 300 million tons of plastic annually, and half that is for … 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 …
… 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 …
… at Amazon. He is a founder and instructor at Pivotal 180, where he develops content for courses and provides advisory services and transaction support to clients globally. He also … in Law at the Yale Law School and a Lecturer at the Yale School of the Environment. His courses on Renewable Energy Project Finance are offered both on campus and online as part of … at Amazon. He is a founder and instructor at Pivotal 180, where he develops content for courses and provides advisory services and transaction support to clients globally. He also …
… USA, Latin America, and the UK. Most recently, Cass led the expansion of First Southwest Community Fund as Executive Director– a nonprofit providing inclusive access to capital for … USA, Latin America, and the UK. Most recently, Cass led the expansion of First Southwest Community Fund as Executive Director– a nonprofit providing inclusive access to capital for … USA, Latin America, and the UK. Most recently, Cass led the expansion of First Southwest Community Fund as Executive Director– a nonprofit providing inclusive access to capital for …
… Group. Jaime led M&A in the Americas for Rentech, Inc., a Blackstone-backed natural resource company. Jaime served in President Obama’s first term as an advisor for finance and … Group. Jaime led M&A in the Americas for Rentech, Inc., a Blackstone-backed natural resource company. Jaime served in President Obama’s first term as an advisor for finance and … Group. Jaime led M&A in the Americas for Rentech, Inc., a Blackstone-backed natural resource company. Jaime served in President Obama’s first term as an advisor for finance and …
… Mikaela Bradbury is formerly an Associate in Goldman Sachs' Natural Resources Group, working primarily with Power & Utilities and Renewable Energy clients on … strategy for Williams Sonoma, Inc., and a Summer Associate in Goldman Sachs’ Natural Resources Group. Prior to Yale, Mikaela was an entrepreneur and brand strategy consultant. She … Management 2020 Mikaela Bradbury is formerly an Associate in Goldman Sachs' Natural Resources Group, working primarily with Power & Utilities and Renewable Energy clients on …