… environmental entrepreneurs. The time felt right and Aflalo shut the doors. Without the company, she wasn’t sure what to do. Her parents were both entrepreneurs and she’d never … Reformation , a Benefit Corporation dedicated to high-quality sustainable fashion. The company started by making its products from vintage clothes, but this quickly became impossible as the company scaled; they incorporated “deadstock,” or leftover fabrics headed for landfill, into …
… taking hold: women, typically African-American, were avoiding relaxer, a potent chemical compound that they used to straighten their hair. Instead, they were opting to wear their … Price. “That’s what I needed. That’s what I wanted.” But the sale of her business proved complicated. A swath of her customer base reacted with deep anger and resentment. “I was a black-owned business, and now a white company bought me,” she said. People considered her a sell-out. To her, this was a myopic …
… Asia-Pacific area has risen to a historical point. Rather than waiting for the water to become hot enough to let the frog boil, we need to get ready to ally with corporations to wage … contributes significantly to the Singaporean economy. However, this economic activity comes with environmental risks. Retailers face potential sustainability challenges across the value chain, from sourcing of product ingredients and components, to packaging materials, and energy and water use to maintain operations in their …
… Mill, created by two members of the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies (F&ES) community — Sumit Kadakia ’16 M.E.M./M.B.A. and Claire Schlemme ’11 M.E.M. — is working … existing food waste streams into new wholesome and nutritious foods. Their first goal is to commercialize the conversion of okara, or soy pulp, into a form of flour. In addition to a … Yale , a two-day series of contests that invited world-changing ideas from across the Yale community. The prize is managed by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY), …
… Two promising new companies received $10,000 each from this year’s Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant , which is … to provide funding and professional mentorship to young eco-ventures. The first of these companies promotes sustainable growth of the seawater desalination industry. The second … Prize will be used to create a prototype and within 18 months Maike Water plans to have completed its first pilot project in Northern California. Addressing a far more localized …
… Connecticut, recently formalized partnerships with Eversource and The United Illuminating Company (UI), the state’s largest electric utilities. “Along with the Connecticut Green Bank … important partners we could have,” said Helle Gronli , who directs the project. Through comprehensive research and analysis of renewable thermal prospects across Connecticut, FORTT … Connecticut, recently formalized partnerships with Eversource and The United Illuminating Company (UI), the state’s largest electric utilities. “Along with the Connecticut Green Bank …
… The most innovative startup ideas from across campus are coming together April 14-15 at Evans Hall for Entrepreneurship Across Yale , an event featuring Yale’s biggest entrepreneurship prizes with live pitching competitions, judging and prize presentations. At stake are three $25,000 prizes—the Thorne … and multidisciplinary teams coming together to solve major public health challenges,” says Martin Klein, Associate Dean at Yale School of Public Health and Director of InnovateHealth …
… we were thrilled! It was huge for us! It was so validating to have this well-respected competition recognize our efforts and encourage us to dream big.” Becky Gallagher , SOM & … by keeping essential appliances running. The idea pivoted from a microgrid development company to a more commercial product such as a residential battery. The team received valuable support and …
… Minh Tsai was working at Charles Schwab when the dotcom bubble burst. He weathered two rounds of layoffs. He watched hardworking and capable colleagues forced out while others who he felt were not as competent stayed on. He recognized politics at play and, as a first-generation immigrant … started working in small tofu shops around San Francisco, eventually setting off to start a company of his own, Hodo Soy. “To be honest with you, it was a crazy idea,” Tsai said on …
… The exploration of current measurements of environmental impacts of various fixed income instruments, including green bonds [Todd Cort (Yale SOM), Cary Krosinsky (Yale … research projects funded this year show the breadth and depth of expertise at Yale and the commitment of faculty and students to areas of critical need.” Visit … The exploration of current measurements of environmental impacts of various fixed income instruments, including green bonds [Todd Cort (Yale SOM), Cary Krosinsky (Yale …