… industry is one of the most environmentally damaging industries globally, accounting for around 10% of global carbon emissions and 20% of global wastewater . Producing a single … are already emerging and their demand is growing. Major focus areas include: Sustainable sourcing : Such as using organic cotton, recycled polyester, plant-based leather and fur, … industry to change, we must try and reward transparency where possible, as consumers and as businesses. Another challenge is the price of synthetic vs. natural materials. Synthetic …
… from CBEY to bring ideas to reality. Ventures with a for-profit idea can continue their journey by participating in the Sobotka Seed Prize forSustainable Ventures . About the … with practical daily needs of shelter and safety for urban and suburban commuters in the UnitedStates. META.rial Qian Huang (Yale School of Architecture) and Ingrid Liu (Yale … climate solution appropriate to the region. Journaling for Climate Action: A New Tool forCommunity-Centered Climate Risk Mitigation Christina Kohler (Yale School of Environment), …
… of Montanans to go hungry. Fifth-generation rancher Matt Pierson stepped up to serve his community. Pierson started The Producer Partnership (TPP) with the goal of providing … due to the dearth of Montana-based USDA-inspected facilities. Despite the expense and effort of the initial processing logistics, TPP has distributed over 100,000 pounds of local … this entire process, we have tried to be good stewards of the land and natural resources. Looking for alternative energy sources for the Producer Partnership processing …
… On Day 2, as I continued my foray into searching for innovation, strains of the previous day’s theme of collaboration … words, “What we have done very well is investing in products that have revolutionized our lives. What we haven’t done very well is ensure that those products don’t cause harm. We … needs support to be scaled up. One way to provide that support - harnessing the power of business. For example, in the carbon removal space, companies like Stripe and Shopify are …
… company—it’s a marketing company that develops recycling solutions and serves as a model 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 … inspired to eliminate food waste by scaling up this method. Soon, TerraCycle was winning business prizes and scaling operations to where Szaky decided to leave Princeton to pursue …
… Have you ever felt that cool concepts get mired in complex vocabulary? It’s a problem for many students, staff, and faculty at Yale, particularly those who are branching out from … site, Beyond the Buzzwords , which clarifies some of the opaque 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 …
… 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 … The New Haven Nature & Health Initiative, in collaboration with the Yale Center forBusiness and the Environment , is hosting a webinar called “Getting a Nature Fix” – a …
… 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 … A PDF (or other document) that catalogs the findings of your review of similar business models, and highlights key learnings that can inform Community Kitchens. A PDF or …
… Now in its 10 th year, the Sobotka Seed Prize forSustainable Ventures has awarded $10,000 grants to environmentally-focused startups Upright and Ecopackables. Administered by the Yale Center forBusiness and the Environment (CBEY), this grant helps eco-ventures further develop their … 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 …
… students at Yale. Enter Tagan Engel, the newest Resident Fellow at the Yale Center forBusiness and the Environment (CBEY). Engel has over 25 years of experience in reshaping local and regional food systems, developing digital communications, inspiring community engagement and innovating beyond traditional business models. And she’s excited to … 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 …