… which consumers are often not willing to bear. As a founder of a sustainable fashion venture in the plant-based leather space, I often find it extremely hard to make these trade-offs. Our venture, Banofi Leather, makes plant-based leather from banana crop waste. Currently, our … which consumers are often not willing to bear. As a founder of a sustainable fashion venture in the plant-based leather space, I often find it extremely hard to make these …
… a range of sectors closely linked to climate, including increasing funding for green ventures, agriculture, fashion, transportation, materials, among others. After careful … by external judges, CBEY awarded over $19,000 in grants to seven environmentally-focused ventures. From here, ventures will continue to receive support from CBEY to bring ideas to reality. Ventures with …
… Retail brands and partners are yet to reach zero waste, but in the future, the creation and expansion of the circular economy is a key goal for TerraCycle. Despite this … Retail brands and partners are yet to reach zero waste, but in the future, the creation and expansion of the circular economy is a key goal for TerraCycle. Despite this … Retail brands and partners are yet to reach zero waste, but in the future, the creation and expansion of the circular economy is a key goal for TerraCycle. Despite this …
… that catalogs the findings of your review of similar business models, and highlights key learnings that can inform Community Kitchens. A PDF or brief deck outlining the possible … that catalogs the findings of your review of similar business models, and highlights key learnings that can inform Community Kitchens. A PDF or brief deck outlining the possible … that catalogs the findings of your review of similar business models, and highlights key learnings that can inform Community Kitchens. A PDF or brief deck outlining the possible …
… Now in its 10 th year, the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures has awarded $10,000 grants to environmentally-focused startups Upright and … by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY), this grant helps eco-ventures further develop their businesses. Since 2011, David Sobotka (BA ’78), CBEY … board member, has supported entrepreneurs and innovative thinkers who want to build ventures addressing the needs of both the market and the planet. “We are happy to have been …
… , where she helped build a diverse coalition of community food experts, spearheaded the creation of the first New Haven food policy plan and the Food Systems Policy Director … , where she helped build a diverse coalition of community food experts, spearheaded the creation of the first New Haven food policy plan and the Food Systems Policy Director … , where she helped build a diverse coalition of community food experts, spearheaded the creation of the first New Haven food policy plan and the Food Systems Policy Director …
… Co-founder (Sabin Winner 2015) In anticipation of this year’s upcoming Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize pitch competition, CBEY's Entrepreneurship and Innovation team checked in with … venture for three years and launched a real farm outside of Portland, Oregon. It was a huge learning experience for us. We built a very strong network of supporters in the Portland … finance (as a Principal at an investment advisor). More importantly, it was the start of my entrepreneurial journey. I’ve since started two other small business ventures in the food …
… plant-based 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 healthy, vegetable-forward, whole grain meal options for adventurers in a convenient, compostable package. Urban heat exposure : A web application that … plant-based dehydrated foods startup primarily targets backpackers and other outdoor adventurers. As people grow increasingly conscious of the food they consume, Mesa Foods seeks …
… continue to explore and build upon,” said Alexia. “From there it was many hours of intense learning.” Feeding seaweed to cattle can dramatically reduce methane emissions. Over the … while additionally fleshing out their value proposition and theory of change. As the venture matured, the group changed their name to Concha Aquaponics. The team composition … continue to explore and build upon,” said Alexia. “From there it was many hours of intense learning.” Feeding seaweed to cattle can dramatically reduce methane emissions. Over the …
… the costs of fire suppression. There are also tangible social benefits including job creation and reduced risk of property and crop damage in wildfire-prone areas. What’s … the costs of fire suppression. There are also tangible social benefits including job creation and reduced risk of property and crop damage in wildfire-prone areas. What’s … the costs of fire suppression. There are also tangible social benefits including job creation and reduced risk of property and crop damage in wildfire-prone areas. What’s …