… from Yale, and how it influenced their trajectory. We spoke with the founders of Green Gear Supply Company (Russell Heller YC ‘19 & Monika Dharia, Duke ‘19, Sabin 2019), … processed them into cricket protein powder, which was then sold to businesses making insect-based foods (cookies, chips). Renewal Mill: Renewal Mill is a next-generation ingredients … 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 …
… was awarded this year to help further innovative ideas to address climate change and its environmental and social impacts. CBEY has awarded these grants for the past three years in … and non-profits alike, the ideas that get submitted span a wide variety of disciplines and approaches,” says Ben Soltoff, Environmental Innovation Fellow at Yale Center for Business … The 2019 recipients include: Upright Oats : Upright Oats will produce oat milk and oat milk-based products. Oat milk has the same nutrients as traditional dairy but creates very …
… taxiformis can reduce methane emissions from cows by up to 99%, and methane is a greenhouse gas that’s 20 to 30 times more potent than carbon dioxide. In fall 2017, Alexia … 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 … Sabin Prize competition) 2621 Environmental Innovation Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Sabin Stories: Symbrosia … Mar 06, 2019 Sabin Stories: Symbrosia Ben Soltoff …
… 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 Capital Markets Conference (SOCAP15). Here’s how PFP deals work. At their core, these instruments allow private investors to fund a certain social intervention and earn a return based on its success. The major innovation, in addition to filling a funding gap for …
… The Social Capital Markets (SOCAP) conference has traditionally emphasized the social side of impact investing … line? What about the environmental side of the equation? In 2013, the first shades of green began to emerge in the SOCAP curricula. Lindsay Smalling, director of programming at … by Leigh Whelpton at the Conservation Finance Network (a multi-institutional effort based at Island Press). It also included a team of several conservation finance …
… without harming the environment. 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 … material flows. The World Business Council for Sustainable Development studied i nformal approaches to a circular economy in India. Similarly, the World Bank released a report on … across the globe.” The Ocean Conservancy, along with McKinsey, published a report on land-based strategies for a plastic-free ocean . And under the New Plastic Economy initiative of …
… biggest soft drink companies for using only 7 percent recycled plastic in their products. Greenpeace later launched targeted campaigns against companies like Coca-Cola. Numerous … control over nor responsibility for ensuring proper waste management infrastructure in the markets where they sell their products. Governments tighten regulations Governments around … restricted. The EU Commission has also come up with the EU Plastics Strategy based on the concepts of a circular economy. This strategy proposes making recycling …
… both an online store where individual pieces of clothing can be purchased and community-based pop-up shops. “The goal of Hand Me Up is to improve the experience of shopping for … to increase production, fulfill orders and continue to grow." - Monika Dharia, cofounder of GreenGear GreenGear Supply Company, co-founded by Russell Heller (YC ‘19), Monika Dharia … of emerging entrepreneurs, who are challenging and reimagining the business models and approaches to product design that underpin current consumption patterns. The future they are …
… 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 … strategy was a core focus area, and will only become more significant as 2030 approaches. Here’s how apparel brands can “A.D.A.P.T” to shifting consumer demands and … Circularity Equity and Justice Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Five Ways Fashion Brands Can Advance the Sustainable Development Goals … Nov …
… 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 … impact, high project viability, and overall excellence. The 2018 recipients include: 1. Green Mow by Ryan Li (Yale School Management). Green Mow electrifies the lawn mowing … and expert mentorship to advance their projects. 2814 Thriving Food Systems and Nature Based Solutions Environmental Innovation Climate Change Seed Grant Winners Announced 2018 … …