… 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, natural dyes etc. Resource-efficient production : Reducing the environmental impact of production by using … design by encouraging the rental of special occasion dresses, thereby reducing the need for people to purchase single-use garments. These companies are disrupting the traditional model …
… from CBEY to bring ideas to reality. Ventures with a for-profit idea can continue their journey by participating in the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures . About the … climate-positive tree crops as a natural climate solution appropriate to the region. Journaling for Climate Action: A New Tool for Community-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 … 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 facility was an obvious priority,” said …
… 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 … in new startups to bring down the cost of carbon removal and create a market for it. Of course, not all the solutions they fund might work, but as companies with seemingly little … artists from over the world. This was an innovative use of humour and art in a space where people are often known to be measured with what they say, choosing their words carefully to …
… 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 …