… critical further steps needed to solve the plastics problem. The previous post outlined efforts undertaken by NGOs, private companies, and governments to reduce the massive flow of … Bank released a report on the role of the informal sector in waste management . CSIRO, a research agency of the Australian Federal Government, launched the world’s largest marine … project to provide “hard numbers on the amount of litter entering the ocean by using real data collected on coastlines and cities across the globe.” The Ocean Conservancy, along with …
… oceans every year. The Plastic Problem details how we got to this point. Here we discuss efforts underway to address the problem. Plastic enters the environment through several paths (see The Plastic Problem ). In early 2015, research led by University of Georgia professor Jenna Jambeck linked worldwide data on solid waste, population density, and economic status to estimate the amount of …
… of heating and cooling is that households tend to wait until their old system breaks before they install a new one. This typically happens on a cold winter day. There is an urgent … file-default","data-delta":"1"}}]] Figure 1: Heat pump installations in Connecticut supported by a grant … file-default","data-delta":"1"}}]] Figure 1: Heat pump installations in Connecticut supported by a grant …
… apparel industry. These $10,000 venture grants are disbursed annually by the Yale Center for Business and the Environment to provide funding and mentorship to new eco-ventures. Hand … 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 marketplace. … change perceptions and encourage clothing reuse by creating a positive shopping experience for busy parents. In turn, this will reduce the environmental impact of the notoriously …
… The Sobotka Seed Stage Success Stories will introduce you to former recipients of the grants who share their experience and perspective. The Yale Center … ‘16), Pei Hua Chen (YC ’21), Cary Krosinsky (Yale SOM) Reed and Rissman focused on academic research before diving into entrepreneurship. While at Yale, they co-wrote three papers on … people would love to use,” said Reed. 2621 Environmental Innovation Sustainable Finance and ESG Equity and Justice Sobotka Stories: Real Impact Tracker/Stake … Dec 04, 2018 Sobotka …
… thermal market innovation,” said Stuart DeCew, Executive Director at the Yale Center for Business and the Environment, which manages the grant. “I’m excited to see what next … installers, will be a project partner. Primary applicant: City of Cambridge. A regional data clearinghouse known as oTherm that will standardize renewable thermal energy data and best practices in New England. This will assist with the objective evaluation of …
… consumer now purchases 60 percent more clothing, compared to 2000, 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 … responsible resource management. Some breakout discussions around this topic stressed that companies should communicate SDG commitment in ways that align with their brand voice and …
… Seed Funding program , now in its second year. This grant program provides support for innovative ideas to address critical catalysts and solutions for climate change. Teams … a battery lease program, which will reduce costs and the barrier to entry for landscaping companies. 2. AIRPower by Jennifer Gammond (Yale School of Management), Mary Gammond and … sampling possible in the field and make soil content analysis more widely accessible to non-research groups and groups with limited funding. 5. Shoots by Kevin Gallagher (Yale College) …
… Shortly after concluding their most recent campaign, researchers working on the Yale SEEDS II project , which is studying solar diffusion in low- … CEO at Connecticut Green Bank In addition, on top of any net metering payments provided for supplying energy back to the grid, homeowners can get extra money for producing clean … SEEDS II team expects to incorporate relevant findings from the ConnectSun program into its research on solar energy diffusion. Understanding how the roll-out of this program affects …
… billion, their actions have proven a potent signal: their stakeholders now approach Garanti for advice on the latest developments in sustainability. During the webinar, Garanti’s … change and prompted customers to consider alternative investment options. Integrating ESG metrics into investment analysis has helped avoid unaware decisions, such as investing … risk. Furthermore, although Turkey’s MRV regulation is a step in the right direction, many companies still do not measure or disclose carbon emissions. There is particularly a low …