… “Starting and running the business taught me so many lessons that couldn’t have been learned any other way. I’ve taken … the operating business we are today. Green Gear: Monika and I both care deeply about environmental issues like climate change and plastic pollution. Seeing how surprisingly pervasive poncho use is, from hiking to sporting events to admissions office tours, Monika recognized that there was an opportunity to affect …
… 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 innovative ideas to … environmentally-sustainable, energy-efficient, safe, and cost-effective solution to prevent the extensive water damage caused by ice buildup on roofs and similar infrastructure …
… grabbed a handful 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 … for reduced emissions, she didn’t just see an interesting scientific finding. She saw a business opportunity. Researchers had documented the methane-reducing effects of different … potential partnerships, and a faculty member nominated Alexia for a Pritzker Emerging Environmental Genius Award . Over the summer, Alexia and Gracie participated in the Tsai …
… 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 … economy [that can] address the world’s toughest challenges.” The upcoming annual flagship event in San Francisco on Oct. 9-15 (SOCAP15) is considered the largest conference for … at SOCAP, spearheaded an Oceans Track . Leading startups and investors highlighted business models in sustainable fisheries and aquaculture, as well as reef restoration, to …
… 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 … normally burn up. USFS spending on fire suppression leads to less money for wildfire prevention, creating a vicious cycle that Blue Forest Conservation is aiming to disrupt. 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 … in and providing services to the waste management sector. Beyond waste management, waste prevention is also a potential gold mine. The problem of plastics in the ocean represents a … 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 …
… 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 … 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 … : In 2016 the Indian Government enacted the Plastic Waste Management Rules, 2016 . Their written intent was “to give thrust on plastic waste minimization” and “adopt polluter’s pays …
… 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 …
… are made up of students from across Yale University, including the School of Forestry & Environmental Studies, School of Management and Yale College. The projects have impact … change innovators and entrepreneurs across the entirety of Yale,” says Sophie Janaskie, the Environmental Innovation Fellow at Tsai CITY and CBEY. “We made concerted efforts to reach … and turn it into electricity. 3. Ocean Impact by Lindsay Olsen (Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies). Ocean Impact aims to provide remote fishing communities with an …