America seems to have endlessly fallen in love with bottled water, spending annually more money on plastic bottles than they do on cell phones or ipods. America loves its water bottles that can be found at the gym, the local spa, the supermarket, hotels, fairs, parties or the cinema. As early as the late 1800s, Poland Spring was already known as a “healthy-quality” water that could be home delivered.
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corporate watch, other sectors
Yves Rocher Social Responsiblity
The Yves Rocher group, a self proclaimed “world leader in botanical beauty care" was born in Brittany in 1959. This brand ranges from skincare to makeup and fragrances that should embody values of botanical nature and the purity and freshness of nature.
Ethiopia: a long term initiative
In the majority of regions in Africa, water becomes the crucial element for the survival of entire communities that depend mostly on agriculture. Water scarcity becomes a double nightmare for the people that risk not only dehydration but also hunger. Read more here to find out about an effective water initiative in Ethiopia launched by the African Water Facility (AWF).
global initiatives, water projects
Dow Live Earth Run for Water
Water scarcity has become a world crisis that is affecting the entire world not just developing countries. People need to realize that an individual effort can make a difference and the solution to this crisis doesn't not magically lie in the hand of scientists and governments. Live Earth a unique company created by the entertainment business in partnership with various NGOs is working hard at trying to raise awareness. Read more about their world class event: the Dow Live Earth Run for water.
The Coca-Cola Social Commitment
Coca-Cola has joined forces with Thames21, London’s leading waterways charity (source: http://www.thames21.org.uk/) to mark the World Water Day 2010 and give employees a chance to improve local environment and community. Have a look!
Companies sustainability budget
Over the last years, companies are becoming increasingly involved in social matters. The way companies address their use of freshwater and their impact on water systems is one of the aspects of sustainable business performance. It is important to highlight that public pressure has been the most important reason whereby private initiatives for sustainable business performance have become an important development in business over the last twenty years.
Water tasting
A unique tasting festival that doesn't even come close to wine tasting! Water is now the new beverage of the century. Read more and find out why you should book your next vacation to go to this world-known event.
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Pres. Bill Clinton Honored at Riverkeeper Festival
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Herman Melville and Whaling
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EPA Enviro-Justice Award for Sustainable Puerto Rico Plan
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Did Justice Prevail? Inequity in Fines Paid for Oil Spill
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Water Celebrity of the Week: Alicia Keys
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A Long Time Coming: Coastal Access for Bolivia
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