… 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 … methane is a greenhouse gas that’s 20 to 30 times more potent than carbon dioxide. In fall 2017, Alexia learned about the benefits feeding seaweed to cattle while engaging in one of … an idea and are now reaching the next level of starting a business. For now, their informal affiliation has been enough to keep her going. “There’s a joke among the …
… 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 impact investors and social entrepreneurs in the world. The event has drawn over 10,000 people since its inception. That’s a lot of influence to … untapped. The scale of the problem continues to outpace the available solutions. This first session of a two-part series will take stock of opportunities and trends from the past year …
… 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 … forests to a natural state so that they are less susceptible to these fires. It’s a preventative approach. The bond then uses pay for success contracts that enable the multiple … Related Events Investing for Impact: Matthew Weatherly-White, CAPROCK Wed, October 25th, 2017, 12:30 PM EDT — 1:30 PM EDT Evans Hall, Classroom 4410 … Photo credit: Blue Forest …
… 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 … Plastics, it seems, have reached their shelf life in the green-economy. Understanding the informal sector In the world of plastics, 19 out of the 20 countries that pollute the most … 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 …
… bags used for commercial and household packaging.” The law went into effect on August 28, 2017, with penalties of up to $40,000, or four years, in prison for anyone manufacturing, … South Sudan are now traveling a similar path by banning plastic bags. China : In July of 2017, China banned imports of 24 categories of waste , including several categories of … bags used for commercial and household packaging.” The law went into effect on August 28, 2017, with penalties of up to $40,000, or four years, in prison for anyone manufacturing, …
… This year’s winners of the Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grants have something in common – a desire to reduce waste and … Jatin Batra (SOM ‘19), Cyndi Chen (SOM ‘19) and Melissa Mazzeo (SOM/F&ES ’20), is scaling informal exchange networks, like parent groups, to build a children’s secondhand … and continue to grow,” says Dharia. “We are also very excited about the resources that the Sobotka grant network will provide us as we think about how to best expand our business.” …
… insights from kelp farms of the eastern seaboard of the United States and apply them to inform techniques that could be used for seaweed farming in tropical waters. 4. Soil … insights from kelp farms of the eastern seaboard of the United States and apply them to inform techniques that could be used for seaweed farming in tropical waters. 4. Soil … insights from kelp farms of the eastern seaboard of the United States and apply them to inform techniques that could be used for seaweed farming in tropical waters. 4. Soil …
… bring interesting ethical and moral questions along with massive opportunities. One of the sessions focused on the religious considerations around clean meat. Nathaniel Popper of the … amount of time for its market presence and in addressing the replacement of foods for prevention of more damage from animal agriculture. The hopeful road ahead will also lie in … amount of time for its market presence and in addressing the replacement of foods for prevention of more damage from animal agriculture. The hopeful road ahead will also lie in …
… their ideas in front of a panel of judges and compete for the prize of $25,000. Visit our event website for more details. … their ideas in front of a panel of judges and compete for the prize of $25,000. Visit our event website for more details. … and coaching a sustainable venture team, please contact Sophie Janaskie . Related Programs Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures Related Events 2016 Sabin Sustainable Venture …
… community and lower levels of violence . This led to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reviewing greening as a tool for violence prevention . Sustainable Soils Commercial row-crop farming requires a large upfront capital … agriculture. This article has been revised after its original publication by GreenBiz in 2017. You may email the author via our office at cbey@yale.edu. 2714 Thriving Food Systems …