… It was inspired partly by my family’s background—they are from Oaxaca, Mexico where grasshoppers, ants, and other insects are commonly consumed—and from deep concerns about … idea to an actual venture. When we moved into our new office in Oakland a year ago, one of the first things we put up in the space was our Sabin award! -Claire Schlemme, … I’ve since started two other small business ventures in the food space and know I’ll never stop. I am sure that I’ll go back to my entrepreneurial roots (it’s in my blood now!) and …
… Six student teams were recently awarded Climate Change Innovation Grants by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY). Over $13,000 was awarded this year to help further … stacked capital revenue streams. Floe : Floe is an automated, environmentally-sustainable, energy-efficient, safe, and cost-effective solution to prevent the extensive water damage … Rujanavech (MEM ‘13), Creator of Liam, Apple’s first automated disassembly system for iPhone recycling Kathryn Wright (MEM ‘13), Senior Associate at Cadmus, Co-Founder of MySunBuddy …
… It was a big day for the Symbrosia team. It was early February 2019, and they had spent most of winter break … size, they would need to double in size every day for the next several weeks. This was day one. Alexia Akbay (YSPH '19) After checking on the shrimp, Alexia Akbay (YSPH 19), … of reddish orange seaweed. She described how these two organisms would eventually support one another in a continuous loop. Waste from the shrimp would nourish the seaweed, and the …
… flagship event in San Francisco on Oct. 9-15 (SOCAP15) is considered the largest conference for impact investors and social entrepreneurs in the world. The event has drawn over 10,000 … the different stakeholders and sources of capital that are coming together to get deals done. Established and emerging market opportunities. Interest continues to build in … the different stakeholders and sources of capital that are coming together to get deals done. Established and emerging market opportunities. Interest continues to build in …
… Photo credit: Blue Forest Conservation Pay for Performance (PFP) Bonds, also known as Pay for Success Bonds or … and reducing juvenile recidivism. Now, a group called Blue Forest Conservation is exploring one of the nation’s first environmentally-focused impact bonds. A panelist described this … Social Impact Bond was launched by Social Finance UK in September 2010 to fund a prisoner-rehabilitation program. In August 2012, the first social impact bond in the United …
… critical further steps needed to solve the plastics problem. The previous post outlined efforts undertaken by NGOs, private companies, and governments to reduce the massive flow of … companies will still land in the environment. Beach clean-ups and corporate commitments alone are not enough to solve the problem. Finance the opportunity The tools and technologies … it forward not as a final solution to the widespread problem of plastic pollution, but as a stopgap measure. Some corporations and governments, however, view pyrolysis as a final …
… oceans every year. The Plastic Problem details how we got to this point. Here we discuss efforts underway to address the problem. Plastic enters the environment through several paths … Coca-Cola. Numerous beach clean-up exercises were organized across the world—though these alone are far from enough to solve the problem: less than 6 percent of marine plastics occur … both directions—to consumers, and back to the company. African nations : Kenya implemented one of the toughest plastic bag bans in the world by “banning the use, manufacture and …
… apparel industry. These $10,000 venture grants are disbursed annually by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment to provide funding and mentorship to new eco-ventures. Hand … Me Up (HMU) hopes to change perceptions and encourage clothing reuse by creating a positive shopping experience for busy parents. In turn, this will reduce the environmental impact of … product design that underpin current consumption patterns. The future they are building is one our kids and grandkids will be proud of.” According to Sophie Janaskie, Environmental …
… consumer now purchases 60 percent more clothing, compared to 2000, but keeps garments for half as long. Fabric production and consumer use account for 60% of environmental … polluting after fossil fuels. When combined with the fact that clothing supply chains are one of the most globally integrated—about three-quarters of the world’s clothing exports … resources according to materiality Conducting a materiality assessment should be a core component when setting any CSR strategy. KPMG defines a materiality as “the principle of …
… Seed Funding program , now in its second year. This grant program provides support for innovative ideas to address critical catalysts and solutions for climate change. Teams … of crucial issues related to climate change highlighted by Project Drawdown, including energy, materials, transportation, food, women and girls, and land use. “One of our main goals throughout this process was to support climate change innovators and …