… bioremediate ocean water, and produce important secondary metabolites. After coming across research out of Australia demonstrating the potential of Asparagopsis taxiformis for methane … office in Oakland a year ago, one of the first things we put up in the space was our Sabin award! -Claire Schlemme, Renewal Mill Co-founder (Sabin winner 2016) Renewal Mill: It's been … Startup Yale showcases a more inclusive vision of entrepreneurship Startup Yale celebrates student innovation Proposal to Convert Food Waste Into New Products Wins Sabin Prize Process …
… 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 …
… the benefits feeding seaweed to cattle while engaging in one of her favorite pastimes: research. “I like to read emerging scientific papers—a lot,” she said. When she came across … the competition, multiple major companies reached out about potential partnerships, and a faculty member nominated Alexia for a Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award . Over … space.” In addition to relying on her team, Alexia has also found support from other Yale students who’ve founded environmentally focused ventures, such as Forested Foods , Raise …
… side of impact investing since its inception in 2008. The curriculum has rarely covered the environmental aspects of the triple bottom line – instead, it has focused on financial and … at SOCAP, spearheaded an Oceans Track . Leading startups and investors highlighted business models in sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, as well as reef restoration, to … It is part of an online publication produced as a partnership between Yale Center for Business and the Environment and Conservation Finance Network. The new website for this …
… Now, a group called Blue Forest Conservation is exploring one of the nation’s first environmentally-focused impact bonds. A panelist described this bond last week at the Social … is part of an online publication produced in partnership between the Yale Center for Business and the Environment and the Conservation Finance Network. The new website for this … is part of an online publication produced in partnership between the Yale Center for Business and the Environment and the Conservation Finance Network. The new website for this …
… far less sophisticated than engineered landfills, which means waste often leaks into the environment. Generally, the global South lacks waste recovery infrastructure. Unless … this blind spot and are getting interested in understanding these material flows. The World Business Council for Sustainable Development studied i nformal approaches to a circular … Bank released a report on the role of the informal sector in waste management . CSIRO, a research agency of the Australian Federal Government, launched the world’s largest marine …
… to this point. Here we discuss efforts underway to address the problem. Plastic enters the environment through several paths (see The Plastic Problem ). In early 2015, research led by University of Georgia professor Jenna Jambeck linked worldwide data on solid … the concepts of a circular economy. This strategy proposes making recycling profitable for business by setting up new rules on packaging, focusing on improving recyclability, and …
… Stage Venture Grants have something in common – a desire to reduce waste and improve the environmental footprint of the 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 … that the Sobotka grant network will provide us as we think about how to best expand our business.” The Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grant, sponsored by David Sobotka (YC ’78), has …
… but keeps garments for half as long. Fabric production and consumer use account for 60% of environmental impacts associated with apparel. Not to mention, the fashion industry is also … the SDGs, though they may address them behind the scenes. However, integrating SDGs into business strategy should dispel this belief. Instead, publically aligning with the SDGs can … as “the principle of defining the social and environmental topics that matter most to your business and your stakeholders.” With 17 goals to consider, there is a risk of …
… Five student teams were recently awarded grants as part of the Climate Change Innovation Seed Funding program , now in its … sampling possible in the field and make soil content analysis more widely accessible to non-research groups and groups with limited funding. 5. Shoots by Kevin Gallagher (Yale College) …