… Six student teams were recently awarded Climate Innovation Grants by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY). CBEY awarded almost $15,000 this year to help … change and its environmental and social impacts. The Center has awarded these grants for the past five years in an effort to support projects and ideas that can have wide-ranging impacts and tackle diverse …
… company—it’s a marketing company that develops recycling solutions and serves as a model for circularity, demonstrating a pathway to a new type of consumer economy. TerraCycle’s … makes the challenging task of recycling the unrecyclable both worthwhile and economically viable for both themselves and their partner companies. To eliminate waste in the … the cost for consumers. Lower costs and ease of use will make recycling and reuse the default; only the most difficult waste streams won’t be recycled. Large commercial retailers …
… The experience and expertise of alumni provide an unparalleled resource for students navigating their way through the Yale experience. In recognition of this, the … As a result, students have been adapting their professional plans and thinking critically about what their next few years might look like. Connecting with alumni who are doing … As a result, students have been adapting their professional plans and thinking critically about what their next few years might look like. Connecting with alumni who are doing …
… CBEY has been busy this summer! Our office space has been reworked for a return to the new normal. We have enhanced and adjusted programs based on the past … programming that includes and highlights missing voices in innovation is a key focus area for Talaty. “Representation matters, and it’s important for all students at Yale and beyond to see people who look like them being represented in …
… via an Initial Public Offering (“ IPO ”), in order to acquire other companies. They are typically sponsored by industry veterans, institutional investors, private equity professionals, and hedge fund managers with a proven track record for success. Some of the purported advantages of SPACs over a traditional IPO include the … Clean Energy Certificate Program Related Programs Yale Initiative on Sustainable Finance (YISF) The Decarbonization Accelerator Related News Five Questions about SPACs and Clean …
… Have you ever felt that cool concepts get mired in complex vocabulary? It’s a problem 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 forces with the Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking at Yale (Tsai CITY) to create a new … . Related Programs Beyond the Buzzwords Yale Initiative on Sustainable Finance (YISF) Planetary Solutions Generator The Decarbonization Accelerator … Ben Soltoff … Have you …
… almost decided not to submit their winning application. “That afternoon, we had a phone call and we were not going to turn it in because we had seen past winners and felt that … , people around the world produce 300 million tons of plastic annually, and half that is for single-use items. That’s equal to the weight of the entire human population, which means … co-founders Dharia and Heller with CBEY's Stuart DeCew and prize sponsor Andy Sabin at the 2019 Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize, part of Startup Yale. The reason ponchos are a great …
… Spending time in nature has measurable benefits to people both emotionally and physically. That’s the driving tenet behind the work being done as part of what is currently called the “New Haven Nature & Health Initiative.” This working group represents a … deeply invested in making green spaces in New Haven inviting, safe, and equally accessible for city residents. Still in early stages, one of the key goals of this initiative focuses …
… agrees that waste problems are often some of our stupidest problems ), I focused specifically on the circular economy track of breakout sessions. A few things stuck out to me that … as well as some of the hopeful progress made over the last few years. There is demand for recycled plastics--but the domestic market is struggling to keep up with supply. The … tonnes a year of recycled material, compared to just the 1.5 million tonnes required in 2019. This demand represents an enormous gap that producers of recycled plastic will need to …
… (FDCE) and wondering about what sets it apart? Maybe you’re contemplating this opportunity for your team. Or maybe you’re a Yale alum wondering: what is this program about? I can help … 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 … down into layman's terms for the general public has been a really important skill. Also, in reviewing the policy, I actually found a loophole for a project of ours that we thought we …