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Research

Altru Institute is a think tank that brings together the thoughtful and knowledgeable. Here is what we have been thinking about:

SOLVING THE SINGLE USE PLASTICS. Single-use plastics pose significant environmental and health challenges. They contribute to massive waste accumulation, with billions of tons ending up in landfills and oceans, harming wildlife and ecosystems. An estimated 160 million tons are produced every year worldwide. Are there solutions and alternatives?

FROM WASTE TO CLEAN ENERGY. Landfills are a primary source of methane gas which is 80x as problematic as CO2. Can waste be turned into clean energy such as hydrogen, mitigate pollution, and become a vital part of the transition to sustainable clean energy supply? The potential to solve two problems: Waste and clean energy.

FAMILY IMPACT. DIRECT INVESTMENTS IN SUSTAINABLES. Studies and reports suggest that 60-70% of family office wealth is derived from businesses founded or operated by the family. This entrepreneurial foundation is the hallmark of family offices, and originates from successful exits or ongoing revenues from businesses built by the founding generation.

CORPORATE VENTURE CAPITAL. OPTIMAL EXIT FOR IMPACT. The virtue of corporations as an early source of venture capital financing and the role of these relationships to foster innovation and accelerate the scaling of impact enterprises for maximum impact and reduced risk for early investors.

MENTAL HEALTH AND WELNESS. UNIQUE CHALLANGES FACED BY WOMEN. A discussion about the unique mental health challenges that women face mental health challenges influenced by biological factors, societal pressures, and specific conditions. Hormonal changes throughout life—such as those associated with menstruation, pregnancy, postpartum, and menopause—can significantly impact mood and mental health.

Our goals is to assemble thought leaders worldwide to share ideas and find solutions. If you have an interest or have been thinking about any of these, please share your thoughts at this brief survey and we will put you on our list for update. SURVEY.

NOTE: Round Table Discussions on each will be held January 20 to 24 in Davos Switzerland. To learn more email us at info@altruinstitute.com. We are creating special interest groups of our members to share information.