… for many students, staff, and faculty at Yale, particularly those who are branching out from their background to explore interdisciplinary projects. This week, CBEY has joined … at Yale (Tsai CITY) to create a new multimedia site, Beyond the Buzzwords , which clarifies some of the opaque vocabulary often used in sustainable innovation. Each page includes a set … there's more jargon in dire need of explanation. CBEY and Tsai CITY welcome suggestions from anyone, but particularly from Yale experts who might be able to curate a future page. …
… it would not hurt to “just send it.” Turns out, their recyclable EcoRain Poncho, sourced from 100% Brazilian sugarcane and made through a process that also sequesters carbon, took … good at a rooftop bar during an internship with Bain & Company. Dharia at the time was studying at Duke University, where she had been playing around with the idea of developing a … eco-friendly ponchos is a low-risk way to showcase your dedication to sustainability. For some, another selling point is that the ponchos simply allow people to enjoy the outdoors in …
… land managers, policymakers and academics. “We’re trying to bring together people from various backgrounds and experiences to diversify perspectives, build collaborations, … building, most specifically for residential and healthcare communities. This may include maps to existing greenspaces, educational materials about the benefits of time in nature and … building, most specifically for residential and healthcare communities. This may include maps to existing greenspaces, educational materials about the benefits of time in nature and …
… I attended GreenBiz 21 , GreenBiz’s annual conference about sustainability and business. As someone who’s admittedly fascinated by waste (and agrees that waste problems are often some … Meanwhile, the issue has only been made worse by the dropoff in recycling that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as from the low price of oil, the key input in virgin … lives. Ken Voeller of REI explained a similar “recommerce” initiative the co-op launched in 2018 to sell used gear, as well as their expanding gear rental program, both of which aim to …
… core courses , and the application for the third cohort is open until March 14th. And as someone who has taken part in talking to and surveying the approximately 150 past and … designed to be flexible and virtual. This format not only allows participants to join from all over the world, but to experience a combination of self-paced and live classes. “...You can tell that this program was specifically designed from its inception to be delivered in an online format. There's a difference between this …
… workers. Yet even “bad” food is expensive to produce. Both low prices and profits result from government subsidies, tax breaks, a failed regulatory system, and ignoring external … good health care and good education, impossible without government support. Deliverables: A PDF (or other document) that catalogs the findings of your review of similar business … How to Apply We are looking to build a team of 2-3 students. To apply for this independent study, please send your resume and a statement of interest no longer than half a page to …
… year was impressive, and the four ventures who received funding happen to be emblematic of some key trends that defined the year 2020: the ubiquity of e-commerce, the increasing … (Yale College ’21) co-founded AgriCORE . They have received several entrepreneurship grants from Yale including CBEY’s 2018 Climate Change Innovation Grant. AgriCORE’s mission is to make soil carbon …
… game, which gives players an idea of what it might mean to solve the climate challenge. From balancing a budget to procuring clean power for the city, you are in charge of working … game, which gives players an idea of what it might mean to solve the climate challenge. From balancing a budget to procuring clean power for the city, you are in charge of working … game, which gives players an idea of what it might mean to solve the climate challenge. From balancing a budget to procuring clean power for the city, you are in charge of working …