… 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, … encouraging consumers to buy second-hand clothing and to rent clothing items. Other more established companies, such as Outerknown and Patagonia , focus on sustainable sourcing … makes plant-based leather from banana crop waste. Currently, our material is more expensive than traditional animal leather. A key reason for this is that we have partnered with many …
… Recently, 23 teams presented their application to the Climate Innovation Grant , a program that provides independent feedback and seed funding for … 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 … seeking to manufacture carbon-negative building materials from the ocean that are stronger, more durable, and self-healing for marine infrastructure applications. BlueGreen Materials …
… 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 … 150 kW of battery storage, and 20 kW of wind to minimize cost while meeting TPP’s energy demand with 100% renewable energy. “Ultimately, we left the final system configuration …
… chemistry solutions and innovation for a path forward. “We cannot do anything alone anymore,” Mr. Lundstedt said during the panel, while laureate Prof. Anastas spoke of the … 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 as a society are excellent at solving problems and we are terrible at defining what problems to solve.” He offered green …
… 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 … product (plus a deposit covering the canister cost). When the consumer returns to purchase more goods, they swap out empty canisters for new ones and receive their deposit back. Loop … thrown away. Once up to scale, it will make the cleaning and reuse of canisters cheaper than brands using single-use packaging. Professor Chertow also believes that Loop can be a …
… 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 … ( curated by Dr. Anastasia O’Rourke , Managing Director of Yale’s Carbon Containment Lab ) Climate Tech ( curated by Ben Soltoff , Environmental Innovation Manager at CBEY and … of the site has a form to suggest additional buzzwords, for visitors who think there's more jargon in dire need of explanation. CBEY and Tsai CITY welcome suggestions from anyone, …
… 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, policymakers and academics. “We’re trying to bring together people from various … by a healthcare provider, there is a level of importance placed on filling it—patients are more likely to follow through,” says Sude. “This has become even more critical given the …
… costs. But since government already supports the food system, we could reasonably ask, “Why not subsidize good food, and see providing good food to all as a function of a highly … 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 … for this independent study, please send your resume and a statement of interest no longer than half a page to Heather Fitzgerald (heather.fitzgerald@yale.edu). This is a …
… 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 … in February 2019. Upright has won several Yale grants and prizes, including CBEY’s 2019 ClimateChange Innovation Grant. Upright produces high-protein oatmilk in liquid and instant … ClimateChange Innovation Grant. AgriCORE’s mission is to make soil carbon quantification more accessible. Quantifying increasing levels of soil carbon is crucial in persuading more …
… 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 to the rising student interest and immediate need for more support at the Center,” says Stuart DeCew, Executive Director of CBEY. DeCew continues, … relationship building at the center of every experience, and the importance of hearing stories directly from people affected by injustices. She believes that these are …