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Subscription carbon offsetting platform Ecologi hits $8M total raised, includes General Catalyst

TechCrunch

startup Ecologi , which uses the funds to plant 1 million trees every 10 days in places like Africa and Latin America, as well as doing things like protecting peatlands in Indonesia. In April, Ecologi closed a seed investment round of $5.75 That’s partly the thinking behind U.K. million (£4.05 million) at a pre-money valuation of £16.5

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empowering underresourced communities through waste innovation: a q&a with Dr. Caroline Baillie of the University of San Diego

Venture Well

Caroline Bailie of the University of San Diego teaches students to design waste innovation solutions for the social and ecological challenges of discarded trash in California’s Tijuana Estuary canyons.

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Creating climate solutions with YLAI alumni: Nina Escamilla in Mexico 

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

However, one of our main challenges is food waste, mainly associated with the first link in the chain with primary producers, for whom the impact is ecological and economical. I am passionate about everything related to food, how our systems work and how humans relate to each other through food.

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EO Members Share Entrepreneurial Trends for the New Year

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Investors and consumers prefer businesses that prioritize ecological impact and sustainability. Be it a product or service, technology and digital tools add to enhanced reach, innovation and overall customer experience. Continued focus on sustainability. Immersive customer experience.

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Carbon accounting platform acquired by Sage as ClimateTech heats up

TechCrunch

Bristol seems to be making a habit of Climate Tech, also producing Ecologi Zero , real-time carbon footprinting software for businesses. Headquartered in Bristol, United Kingdom, Spherics is the second Bristol startup to be acquired by Sage in the last year, after Brightpearl was picked up in 2021.

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The True Value of Forests: insights from Switzerland

Impact Hub

Moving forward, addressing these challenges is essential for achieving a balance between economic benefits and ecological sustainability. Overall, the Dialogue with Purpose in the Emmental Valley highlights the need for a nuanced approach to forest management that balances ecological, economic, and societal needs.

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LandscapeHub Raises $9M Series A

HPA

HPA Deal Lead Peter Layton is a former partner at Goldman Sachs and CEO of Tallgrass Group, the parent company of various corporations specializing in different aspects of ecological restoration. Congrats to CEO & Co-Founder Lisa Fiore and the entire team at LandscapeHub for this exciting milestone!

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