Officials Look to Make Tap Water Trendy in Venice
June 12, 2009
As the environmental conscience of Italy grows, officials are trying to cut down on the plastic bottles that are stacking up in Venice’s trash cans, creating a nuisance. Read more
The Battle for the “Greenest” Bottle
May 20, 2009
Following Pepsi and Nestle, Coca Cola is entering the race for the greenest water bottle. Read more
Advancing Algal Bloom Chokes Lower Murray Darling River
April 3, 2009
A vast swath of blue-green algae is making its way through Australia, creeping down Victoria’s Lower Murray Darling River at a pace that alarms authorities. Read more
Digital Drought: Australia’s Future on Fire in Acclaimed Media Project
March 31, 2009
Australia’s drought remains severe, but the award-winning interactive drama project, Scorched, offers a searing reality check for Australians nationwide. Read more
Race to Create Space: Plastic Bottle Offers Lightweight Response to Consumer Concerns
March 25, 2009
Plastic remains the material of choice for bottled water, but corporations using it face increasing criticism from consumers concerned about environmental impacts. Read more
Water Designer Turns Box Thinking Inside Out
March 23, 2009
While the recent UNESCO Water Report encourages stakeholders to climb out of their respective ideological boxes, a packaging innovator from Michigan reassures consumers boxes aren’t so bad after all. Read more
Eco-Phone to Communicate Future of Sustainable Technology
February 17, 2009
BARCELONA — The days of can-to-can communication are over. To celebrate, Samsung recently announced its newest eco-savvy cell phone. Read more
Leave it to Beaver: Arkansas Water Department Warns About Imposters
January 20, 2009
As water grows increasingly precious to the southwestern United States, petty criminals are exploiting the crisis for profit. Read more
Nuts over water: Poor pistachio crop drives Iran-U.S. competition
October 9, 2008
An April frost and drought conditions in Iran have significantly damaged the Islamic nation’s pistachio crop — their second export behind oil. Now they face pressure from California Read more
Writing competition challenges students to think about the future of India’s water
July 29, 2008
MUMBAI - Eco-petition, an annual student writing competition sponsored by international products company Henkel India Ltd., has announced that this year’s theme is water. Read more
