… TerraCycle is not a typical recycling company—it’s a marketing company that develops recycling solutions and serves as a model for circularity, … include Sponsored Waste programs, which are services free to consumers that are funded by companies and retailers where individuals, schools, or churches collect and recycle …
… the new normal. We have enhanced and adjusted programs based on the past year and a half of learnings. And we have welcomed three new staff members to the CBEY team. Urvi Talaty (MEM ’21) joins CBEY as our new … the new normal. We have enhanced and adjusted programs based on the past year and a half of learnings. And we have welcomed three new staff members to the CBEY team. Urvi Talaty Urvi …
… Last year was dubbed the year of the special-purpose acquisition company (“ SPAC ”) and the trend is still going strong (despite some recent “ SPAC-lash ”). … excess of $105 billion in funding . But what exactly are SPACs? In brief, SPACs are shell companies (i.e. not commercially operational) that investors use to raise capital via an Initial Public Offering …
… Have you ever felt that cool concepts get mired in complex vocabulary? It’s a problem for many students, staff, and faculty at Yale, … seven buzzwords, with a common theme of sustainability: Blockchain ( curated by Dr. MartinWainstein , Resident Fellow at CBEY) Carbon Removal ( curated by Dr. Anastasia … at Tsai CITY Site designer: Alara Degirmenci (YC 2021) Check out the site at https://www.beyond-buzzwords.com . 2621 Clean Energy Environmental Innovation Thriving Food Systems …
… person uses their weight in plastic every single year Dharia and Heller’s Green Gear Supply Company has a vision for “a world free of single-use plastics, where petroleum is no longer a dominant commodity.” Their products answer the question: where is it most difficult to get rid of … Change & COVID-19 These days, Dharia and Heller have been working diligently to scale the company to be able to fulfill big orders and build up their inventory. Thousands of ponchos …
… tools for the network they are building, most specifically for residential and healthcare communities. This may include maps to existing greenspaces, educational materials about the … DeCew (MSN/MPH '12) , an advanced practice registered nurse in pediatrics at Fair Haven Community Health Care in New Haven and a member of the initiative’s working group, was … placed on filling it—patients are more likely to follow through,” says Sude. “This has become even more critical given the pandemic, when many people are afraid to go outside in …
… The good news: groups like the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics Economy Global Commitment have led these companies in setting and working towards ambitious targets towards using more recycled … plastics can only meet 6% of demand in the U.S. in Canada , and given the number of companies that have made recycled content commitments, demand is only anticipated to rise. …
… On several occasions, I've used something I learned in the course within 48 hours of learning it.” -FDCE ‘20 certificate holder Among the many things participants tell us they … -- besides bringing their whole selves to it (warning: cute video ahead!) -- a few themes come up again and again. How well the program fits into people’s lives While the … the classes that originally were supposed to be in person but were switched to remote-based learning… The online format doesn’t keep the program from being personalized and accessible. …
… them, and even the relatively wealthy can’t normally find food that is produced by well-compensated farmers and workers. Yet even “bad” food is expensive to produce. Both low … that catalogs the findings of your review of similar business models, and highlights key learnings that can inform Community Kitchens. A PDF or brief deck outlining the possible … that catalogs the findings of your review of similar business models, and highlights key learnings that can inform Community Kitchens. A PDF or brief deck outlining the possible …
… Grants have demonstrated the passion, diligence, and ingenuity of Yale students when it comes to developing solutions to the climate crisis,” said Ben Soltoff, Environmental … with whatever tools they have available, and that’s exactly what’s needed to solve a complex and all-encompassing challenge like climate change.” The 2020 recipients include: Compost Climate …