Archives for Water
Nestle Hides Behind a “Sovereign Nation” in Desert Bottled Water Controversy
Nestle, which sells the most bottled water in the U.S., is attracting controversy for its bottling of water in a region suffering from depleted groundwater.
Flooding in Bosnia and Herzegovina: In the Shelters
About a thousand Bosnian citizens remain housed in temporary shelters in the aftermath of the floods that devastated the country last May.
After the Floods: Lonely Croatia Hills
Zagreb is asking the EU for help to cope with the floods that have hit the country. But in the Gorski Kotar, between Rijeka and Zagreb, citizens are still waiting for the funds to cover the damage caused by February's disastrous frost wave
“Stop Washing Your Jeans:” Levi’s CEO Chip Bergh at Brainstorm Green
It’s official: you can stop washing your jeans. And that’s a direct suggestion from Levi Strauss & Co. CEO, Chip Bergh.
Could the World Cup Push Brazil to Energy Efficiency?
With the World Cup approaching, an impending crisis could nudge Brazil in a more sustainable direction--specifically towards energy efficiency.
Levi’s: Recycling Water to Make Your Jeans (INFOGRAPHIC)
Levi's recently made 100,000 pairs of women’s jeans with 100 percent recycled water. End result: savings of 12 million liters of this precious resource.
Bhaktapur, Eerily Beautiful at Night
One challenge Nepal faces is energy: the country simply does not have enough of it, despite ample sources of water.
Unilever Crowdsourcing Ideas for a Sustainable Shower
Unilever has launched a crowdsourcing contest for a next-generation sustainable shower.
Clothing Should Not Be to Dye For: Wastewater In the Textile Industry
In my latest article on Guardian Sustainable Business, I discuss how dyeing has an enormous impact on wastewater worldwide.
No Beer, No Cheer: Small Brewers Push to Defend Clean Water Act
The NRDC so far has signed up almost two dozen craft beer breweries to ensure local water supplies across the country remain clean.
Turkey, the Race for Water
In one of the most beautiful regions of Turkey in the Black Sea area, hundreds of hydroelectric power plants are expected to be built – or have already been. The local population feels threatened and fights for the right to the integrity of the ecosystem. A report from OBC.
Irrigation Technology Company Netafim Wins 2013 Stockholm Industry Water Award
The Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) named the Israeli drip irrigation technology firm Netafim its annual Industry Water Award winner.