Foundation News
New report highlights Black household energy burden in Georgia
By: Mark Lannaman, Saporta Report
Researchers from Georgia Tech have released a report titled “Energy Burdens of Black Households in Georgia” that analyzes the disproportionate effects of energy burdens on Black households in the state, and its ramifications.
Read MoreNew Pollination Devices Inspired by Bees Increase Crop Yield
Introducing BloomX
Inspired by honeybee and other pollinator strategies, BloomX's products increase crop yields while reducing the unsustainable farming practice of shipping billions of bees around the country each growing season.
Read MoreRay C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business Contributes to SDG Action and Awareness Week
Faculty, staff, and partners of the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business participated in the week of events focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Read MoreJay Lanier Receives 2023 Interface Sustainability and Sales Award; Directs a Grant to the Carbon Leadership Forum
Jay Lanier, regional sales director for Interface, and grandson of Ray C. Anderson, has been presented with the 2023 Interface Sustainability and Sales Award. As part of his award, Interface and the Foundation will donate $2500 each to the nonprofit of his choice. He chose the Carbon Leadership Forum.
Read MoreEco-Action Scales Climate Solutions on Atlanta's West Side
A Drawdown Georgia Blog
ECO-Action, the recipient of a 2024-25 Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions & Equity Grant, is reducing emissions while improving the quality of life for historically disinvested communities in Georgia.
Read MoreEvolving Ray of Hope from a Prize to an Accelerator
By: Jared Yarnall-Schane
The Ray of Hope Prize is now the Ray of Hope Accelerator
Read MoreCELLUGY: A nature-inspired alternative to microplastics
Unleashing the potential of biofabricated cellulose
Presenting CELLUGY, one of the 2023 Ray of Hope Prize Finalists. Unleashing the potential of biofabricated cellulose
Read MoreDrawdown Georgia Webinar: Our Resilient Georgia Coast
What impact do coastal wetlands have on climate resiliency, and how can we protect and expand these natural carbon sinks? Attend the Drawdown Georgia Webinar to learn more.
Read MoreBiomimicry Institute Opens Applications For Fifth Ray of Hope Accelerator Cohort Class
2024 Cohorts Will Join 39 Graduate Startups Already Working to Address the World’s Largest Environmental and Social Challenges through Nature-Inspired Solutions
Biomimicry Institute, a not-for-profit organization co-founded by Janine Benyus in 2005 to empower nature-inspired solutions for a healthy planet, today opens applications for its 2024 Ray of Hope Accelerator. This unique founder-focused program aims to propel nature-inspired startups towards marketplace growth with robust training, networking opportunities, and $15,000 in non-dilutive funding. Applications are due May 3, 2024.
Read MoreBrightening Our Corner - February 2024
Our Quarterly Newsletter
The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has published its quarterly newsletter. February 2024.
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