… 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 … with Target to run an advertising campaign in Newsweek magazine, where readers were encouraged to remove the cover and fill it with Target bags. Over 47,000 readers did so, … of Industrial Ecology at the Yale School of the Environment, points out that elsewhere, people are “willing to sort their waste...and separate it themselves.” This behavior isn’t …
… vocabulary often used in sustainable innovation. Each page includes a set of explanatory resources, carefully curated by Yale-connected experts. The site is launching with the … Martin Wainstein , Resident Fellow at CBEY) Carbon Removal ( curated by Dr. Anastasia O’Rourke , Managing Director of Yale’s Carbon Containment Lab ) Climate Tech ( curated by Ben … page is similar to what a Yale student might get in the first session of an introductory course or in office hours with a faculty or staff member. It covers the basics for those who …
… Spending time in nature has measurable benefits to people both emotionally and physically. That’s the driving tenet behind the work being done … this initiative focuses on creating a knowledge platform, where information, ideas, and resources can be shared with interested parties, such as residents, clinicians, land managers, … DeCew (MSN/MPH '12) , an advanced practice registered nurse in pediatrics at Fair Haven Community Health Care in New Haven and a member of the initiative’s working group, was …
… demonstrate the practicality of this, we must develop functioning alternatives. Overview: Our idea for one such alternative is to launch a nonprofit organization called Community Kitchens. Its mission is to change the model for out-of-the-home eating by … while stewarding the land. Providing three meals a day, each with two choices, using a four-tiered payment scale ranging from supporter to supported, with privacy assured. …
… their time at Yale.” Moving to virtual events has allowed for a unique reallocation of resources, so CBEY chose to award two $5000 CBEY Innovation Prizes to acknowledge and support … Performance Index. “The entire slate of applicants this year was impressive, and the four ventures who received funding happen to be emblematic of some key trends that defined … and levels of key vitamins and minerals. Their better-for-you oatmilk will be available in four flavors (original, vanilla, chocolate, and extra-creamy) in shelf-stable family-size and …
… in reshaping local and regional food systems, developing digital communications, inspiring community engagement and innovating beyond traditional business models. And she’s excited to share what she’s learned with Yale students who are looking at pathways where people, food, justice, business, and the environment intersect. “Tagan brings a unique set of expertise, experience and connections to our work at the CBEY. Her areas of work in food are particularly critical at this time due …
… scaling up and using lessons learned to pivot into new fields. CBEY: Tell us about your venture. Symbrosia: Symbrosia is a startup located in Kona, Hawaii, scaling the … and products. Renewal Mill is building a new circular economy of food that is better for people and the planet. I was first inspired to begin the company after coming face-to-face … your business its best chance at success. Renewal Mill: Never underestimate the power of community. Building a network of trusted advisors, mentors, and fellow entrepreneurs has …
… dairy but creates very little GHG emissions and uses a fraction of land and water resources to produce, coupled with a low incidence of allergic reaction compared to nut- and … dehydrated foods startup primarily targets backpackers and other outdoor adventurers. As people grow increasingly conscious of the food they consume, Mesa Foods seeks to provide … at CBEY and Tsai CITY. Cass Walker-Harvey , Executive Director at First Southwest Community Fund Charissa Rujanavech (MEM ‘13), Creator of Liam, Apple’s first automated …
… 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 going back to the shrimp. … Foods , Raise Green , and Stake . She told me that she would like to see a more intentional community for entrepreneurs who’ve made it through the early stages of developing an idea … is inextricable from economic viability. Their businesses create inherent benefits for people and the planet, particularly as they reach larger scale. Like the tiny shrimp in …
… for impact investors and social entrepreneurs in the world. The event has drawn over 10,000 people since its inception. That’s a lot of influence to catalyze a resilient economy. But … to be a continuous intellectual gap regarding awareness that where there is a natural resource issue, there is always a social issue. “The reality is that when you have a deep … . But this paradigm is starting to shift within SOCAP and in the broader-impact investing community. Seven years after the Oceans Track was introduced, I had the honor of …