… (CBEY-supported student volunteers (left to right, Sofía John (MEM/MBA ‘24), Cicy Geng (MEM ‘23), … and NGOs convened in Seattle for Circularity ‘23. The three-day conference hosted by GreenBiz provided an opportunity to explore developments, innovations, and challenges in … Starbucks, REI, Metabolic, and BP. Emerging Leaders Cohort (Tais Idi-Infante (MEM’24), back row, fourth from left) Seattle, Washington, was the perfect location for Circularity ‘23. …
… The weekend of April 22nd and 23rd there were two conferences going on, in the words of my Uber driver: the coffee one and the fashion one. With one look at my pants, he knew … to find mentors and direction while also taking notes on what I would want to bring the growing fashion interest on campus. You may be wondering, what even issustainable fashion? …
… The fashion industry is one of the most environmentally damaging industries globally, accounting … new industry trends in sustainable fashion are already emerging and their demand is growing. Major focus areas include: Sustainable sourcing : Such as using organic cotton, … using resource-efficient processes, such as minimizing water and energy use, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Circular design : Initiatives that aim to design clothing for … 3. https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/retail/our-insights/state-of-fashion 4. …
… The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (CBEY) is delighted to announce the winner of the 2023 … develops and supports novel methods of atmospheric carbon removal and containment. Lindsay Greene (MBA '11) is the President and CEO of the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation … (BNYDC), overseeing a 300-acre economic hub for innovative manufacturers and creative makersshaping the future of the industry and tackling big problems of our time. Sara Harari …
… Recently, 23 teams presented their application to the Climate Innovation Grant , a program that provides … include a range of sectors closely linked to climate, including increasing funding for green ventures, agriculture, fashion, transportation, materials, among others. After careful … Environment), Emma Barrett (Yale College), and other team members are creating a tool to crowdsource information on farmers’ climate impacts and practices using WhatsApp while …
… TerraCycle is not a typical recycling company—it’s a marketing company that develops recycling solutions … noting that “In a perfect world, Loop’ssustainable packaging platform would overshadow and eventually render several...current business units, including many of our Sponsored Waste … TerraCycle’s recycling models demonstrate over 60% fossil fuel savings, a difference-maker considering TerraCycle has helped recycle 7,762,174,415 units of waste, according to …
… to transforming the electricity and transportation sectors, which contribute 40% to global greenhouse gas emissions. Lithium-ion batteries in particular have contributed to the … market opportunity, including names identified by the studentssuch as Bowery, App Harvest, Bright Farms, Gotham Greens, Aero Farms, 80 Acres Farms, and Square Roots.. Aero Farms and … if companies are able to positively differentiate their products from others on the market. Eventually, it will help to establish long-term contracts with retailers, as the …
… On the day of the Sabin Sustainable Venture Prize deadline, Monika Dharia (Duke ‘19) and Russell Heller (YC, … equivalent to the next solar panel,” said Dharia. Without much confidence, the co-founderseventually decided it would not hurt to “just send it.” Turns out, their recyclable EcoRain … that the average person uses their weight in plastic every single year Dharia and Heller’sGreen Gear Supply Company has a vision for “a world free of single-use plastics, where …
… This year’s winners of the Sobotka Seed Stage Venture Grants have something in common – a … 20% of industrial water pollution. Additionally, the trend of “fast fashion” continues to grow: globally, 80 billion pieces of new clothing are consumed each year, a 400% increase … 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 …
… This past February, professionals from the world’s most influential companies gathered in … latest trends, challenges, and solutions in corporate sustainability, as part of the annual GreenBiz conference . While a hotel with five swimming pools and a lazy river in the middle … environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns into overall risk management. The event wasstanding room only, with almost every inch of space occupied. The tremendous …