… The fashion industry is one of the most environmentally damaging industries globally, accounting for around 10% of global carbon emissions and 20% of global wastewater . Producing a single cotton t-shirt can … space. For instance, ThredUp has helped promote circular design by creating an online marketplace for buying and selling second-hand clothing, extending the life of garments that …
… Recently, 23 teams presented their application to the Climate Innovation Grant , a program that provides … and Applied Sciences) created BlueGreen Materials, a company seeking to manufacture carbon-negative building materials from the ocean that are stronger, more durable, and … Architecture) seek to create an all-in-one building material reuse platform that integratesmarketplace, material assessment, and knowledge sharing. The team aims to build a reliable …
… On Day 2, as I continued my foray into searching for innovation, strains of the previous day’s theme of … up. One way to provide that support - harnessing the power of business. For example, in the carbon removal space, companies like Stripe and Shopify are investing in new startups to … from it all kinds of products including vodka, perfume and hand sanitiser, with the eventual goal of scaling up enough to produce jet fuel. These transformative innovations …
… 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 … Payne is hesitant to draw an equivalency between TerraCycle’s waste programs and carbonsavings, but he does note that TerraCycle provides regular reporting to partners on …
… 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 … of sustainability: Blockchain ( curated by Dr. Martin Wainstein , Resident Fellow at CBEY) Carbon Removal ( curated by Dr. Anastasia O’Rourke , Managing Director of Yale’sCarbon …
… Spending time in nature has measurable benefits to people both emotionally and physically. … at the Yale Office of Sustainability. Another goal is to create nature-based programs and tools for the network they are building, most specifically for residential and healthcare … the science behind nature's positive effects on the brain. You can learn more about the event happening on March 18th and register here . The working group has launched a site for …
… Now in its 10 th year, the Sobotka Seed Prize for Sustainable Ventures has awarded $10,000 grants to … environmental problems generated by students during their time at Yale.” Moving to virtual events has allowed for a unique reallocation of resources, so CBEY chose to award two $5000 … foods, long overdue efforts to center environmental justice, and the urgency of reducing carbon in agriculture and other sectors,” Soltoff says. About the recipients: Upright …
… Interest in food and equitable food systems has been bubbling up for a while among graduate students at Yale. Enter Tagan Engel, … . Related ProgramsShifting Power & Resources: Equity and Justice Work in Practice Related Events The Black Farmer Fund: Building a Resilient Food System Through Community Investment …
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… Six student teams were recently awarded Climate Change Innovation Grants by the Yale Center … a low incidence of allergic reaction compared to nut- and soy-based products. Restoration Carbon : Restoration Carbon closes the gap between national scale climate funding and local … environmentally-sustainable, energy-efficient, safe, and cost-effective solution to prevent the extensive water damage caused by ice buildup on roofs and similar infrastructure …