by Ryan Scott | Socially Responsible, Sustainability, Volunteerism, Water
Water is one of those vital things, like air, that we take for granted until it’s in short supply. That’s why World Water Day was established, which this year falls on March 22nd. An international observance that dates back to the 1992 United Nations Conference on...
by Shana Rappaport | Energy, Highlights, Impact, Solar, Sustainability, Verge, Water
It’s no surprise that this VERGE Accelerate startup pitch competition was the most highly rated keynote session at our VERGE SF 2014 event in October. Who doesn’t love gaining insight into the innovation surging from the entrepreneurial community and the great promise...
by Maryruth Belsey Priebe | Innovation, Water
Two social entrepreneurs have recently introduced simple, yet astoundingly effective systems that can be used by women living in developing countries to collect and carry clean water. Many women and children living in water-stressed African regions are forced to...
by Ryan Scott | Consumer Brands, Water
Across the globe, businesses are recognizing the expanding importance of corporate volunteer programs as an effective way to support their communities while increasing employee retention and engagement. The workforce of tomorrow demands corporate social...