Causeartist Weekly #252
Welcome to this week’s Causeartist Weekly newsletter, where we bring you the latest updates from across the sustainability and impact-driven landscape.
This edition covers significant funding for ocean capture and battery storage, the latest trends in sustainable building, and a quick read on environmental monitoring.
Our featured podcast dives into Halcyon’s accelerator work with impact-driven startups, and our handpicked products bring sustainability to your daily life.
News:
SeaO2 Secures €2M to Advance Direct Ocean Capture
Funding: €2 million
Goal: Develop technology for direct ocean capture, helping to remove CO2 from seawater and combat climate change.
Impact: This technology offers a promising solution for large-scale carbon removal, contributing to global efforts to mitigate rising atmospheric CO2 levels.
Read more
SeaO₂ Secures €2+ Million to Advance Direct Ocean Capture
Ampd Energy Raises $27.3M to Expand Clean Battery Storage
Funding: $27.3 million
Goal: Scale up Ampd Energy’s battery storage systems to replace diesel generators in urban construction.
Impact: Clean battery storage solutions reduce reliance on fossil fuels, supporting cleaner cities and lowering greenhouse gas emissions in construction.
Ampd Energy Raises $27.3M for Clean Battery Storage
The Importance of Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) for Sustainability
Goal: Explain MRV’s critical role in ensuring transparency and accountability in environmental initiatives.
Impact: Effective MRV practices enhance trust and ensure that sustainability commitments lead to measurable and genuine results. Read more
Explained: Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV)
Interview - Founding Member of Better for All Sustainable Cups
Goal: Promote sustainable cup designs that reduce single-use plastic waste.
Impact: These alternatives contribute to reducing plastic pollution, supporting a cleaner environment and a sustainable future. Read more
Sustainable Cups: Better for All’s Biobased Solutions
The Rise of Green Building Designs
Goal: Explore the latest trends in eco-friendly architecture and sustainable building practices.
Impact: Green buildings reduce resource consumption, improve indoor environmental quality, and support healthier, more sustainable communities.
10 Breathtaking Green Building Designs
Podcast:
Halcyon Accelerator: Supporting Impact-Driven Startups
In episode 81 the Investing in Impact podcast, I speak with Daniel Barker, CEO of Halcyon, an accelerator and investor in early-stage, impact-driven startups from around the globe. Listen to the podcast
Inside Halcyon: How the Incubator Empowers Social Entrepreneurs
Products of the Week:
Nutshell Cooler – Eco-Friendly Insulation
Mission: Nutshell Coolers offer sustainable cooling solutions made from natural coconut fibers, designed for durability and insulation.
Impact: This eco-conscious alternative to traditional coolers reduces plastic waste while providing effective insulation. Shop product
Cubos Travel Cube Bundle – Cotopaxi
Mission: Cotopaxi creates functional, sustainably made gear for travelers, using responsibly sourced and recycled materials.
Impact: Each purchase supports sustainable manufacturing practices and aids communities through Cotopaxi’s humanitarian initiatives. Shop product
Luci Original Solar Light – MPOWERD
Mission: MPOWERD provides portable, solar-powered lighting solutions, supporting off-grid living and disaster relief efforts.
Impact: Each solar light helps reduce reliance on kerosene lamps, providing a sustainable energy source and improving quality of life for those in energy-scarce regions. Shop product
