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Completed through Founders Lab, we started a business where college students are able to donate, rent, or buy clothing items that they can use for a variety of occasions. We wanted to redefine thrifting, with a focus specifically tailored to the needs and preferences of college students at an affordable cost.
ContributorsCrackel, Samantha (Author) / Bastien, Kathryn (Co-author) / Gilb, Jackson (Co-author) / Byrne, Jared (Thesis director) / Swader, Melissa (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of Information Systems (Contributor) / School of Accountancy (Contributor) / WPC Graduate Programs (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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New Leaf was founded with the mission to address the environmental, health, and sustainability consequences of paper production today. We explored the sourcing and foundations of paper needs, supporting our assumption that paper can be created from agricultural waste. We solidified a business plan using agricultural waste after considerable sourcing research and expert and consumerism input. We determined that using forest foliage that is a potential fire hazard from a national forest could be used as a source to make alternative paper as well as contribute to sustainability efforts.
ContributorsTryon, Matthew (Author) / Frechette, Joseph (Co-author) / Herzog, Tighe (Co-author) / Taylor, Kenzie (Co-author) / Coon, Chantel (Co-author) / Byrne, Jared (Thesis director) / Larson, Wiley (Committee member) / Kneer, Danny (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Accountancy (Contributor)
Created2023-05
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The primary goal of our nonprofit organization, Plant-ED, is to deepen the average individual’s knowledge regarding sustainability and to inspire our users to engage in a community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for sustainability. To accomplish this vision, we have created a digital platform where users can easily find information on upcoming events, activities, and alternative products that truly embody a mindset of sustainability. Our team will be the main and constant source of content for our website, however our users are also able to interact with the website through blog posts and subscriptions. Additionally, our platform has a section dedicated to explaining the impact of recycling and shows the devastating effects if humans do not take accountability for their choices and develop more sustainable habits. The ultimate goal for our website is for it to be a place where we can promote our partners’ products which are either alternatives to unsustainable products or companies who donate some of their proceeds to help create a greener world. The profit from the commission we receive from our partners and subscription services will be reinvested into expanding our digital platform and partnerships.
ContributorsWeiderhoft, Isabella (Author) / Smith, Connor (Co-author) / Mahoney, Emma (Co-author) / Meyers, Zoe (Co-author) / Byrne, Jared (Thesis director) / Balven, Rachel (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Accountancy (Contributor) / WPC Graduate Programs (Contributor)
Created2024-05