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Aguah, The Spirit of Waters
November 11, 2009
“Aguah – O Espírito das Águas” (Aguah – The Spirit of the Waters)
“Children, my name is Doctor Persévus Águs and here is your mission: we need to find Águah, the spirit of the Water. Water is now tainted in red and it does not get things wet anymore. It is crucial to save the Water of our planet. Let’s go!”
Doctor Persévus’ call sounds like an energizer to the 50 children attending the interactive theater session at the Gurapiranga dam in the city of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Divided into three groups, they walk into the forest nearby and navigate through the dam to reveal the mysterious Águah. On their way, they meet cannibals, the frog people, and a very suspicious scientist who tries to deviate the group from their goal. More importantly, the children learn about the importance of water, our individual responsibility to preserve it, and how to avoid waste and pollution.
Adventure all over! Children, teachers, and parents, — everybody gets involved in this mission to save water. They leave the play with a smile on their faces, and with an understanding on how each one can contribute to preserve water and its importance to life.
During the week, children from public schools attend the Águah sessions. Weekends are dedicated to the public using the Gurarapiranga park. By the end of 2009, this project will have received 7,000 children. The play is a joint effort of Nestlé Brazil through its Cuidar Programme, dedicated to the environment conservation focused on water, and the Sao Paulo Environment State Department.
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John Bee
Why CEOS should be worried about the environment
November 6, 2009
Nestlé’s priority has always been long-term development, not short-term gains. In early October, Nestlé Chairman Peter Brabeck-Letmathe discussed his concern about the accelerating deterioration of the environment, our natural resources, and the consequences of that deterioration on global development.
According to the WWF and Global Footprint Network, 25% of the world population faces water scarcity, and household water needs are predicted to rise by 61% by 2050. If present trends continue, the livelihoods of one-third of the world population will be affected by water stress in 2025.
In his presentation Mr. Brabeck-Letmathe talks about how sustainability is our responsibility to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Sustainable development does imply limits in technology and resources, but it is an important process of change — where decisions are made that are consistent with the future, as well as with present needs.
I think we all share Mr. Brabeck’s belief that, in order to create value for our shareholders, we need to create value for the farmers that supply us, our employees, our consumers and in the communities we operate. An important step in creating shared economic and social value is demonstrating responsible behavior that is mindful of the future.
Download Mr. Brabeck’s presentation here: Why CEOS should be worried about the environment – Sept 2009
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John Bee
Recycling Plastic Water Bottles
November 6, 2009
Most water bottles made by Nestlé Waters rely on PET plastic, a lightweight material that requires less energy to transport than glass and also has a smaller carbon footprint. What’s more – PET plastic is 100% recyclable and can enjoy a ‘second life’ after its use.
We hope this in-depth video into the life cycle of a water bottle will encourage you to take the extra step and make sure your bottles are recycled.
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John Bee
Gardening and Water Conservation with Rain Reserve
October 8, 2009
Each year tens of thousands of gallons of rainwater runs off your roof, not only does that water then spread waste from cities and towns into rivers and streams, it can also be diverted, collected, and put to good use.
For people interested in the intersection between sustainability and agriculture, the Rain Reserve easily diverts water through gutters and a purification system into a barrel. The fresh, clean rainwater is a great reminder of how small changes can make a big difference when it comes to scare and shared resources like a community water supply.
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Cécile Duprez-Naudy
Sustaining California Agriculture in an Uncertain Future
October 8, 2009
Watch this video to learn more about Sierra Orchards in Winters, California–one of the early adopters of water conservation and efficiency practices featured in the report Sustaining California Agriculture in an Uncertain Future. This is the first in a series of California success stories in agricultural water use to be released March 2010.
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Cécile Duprez-Naudy on November 11, 2009
Dear Akalu, thank you so much for your feedback. Are you on Linkedin? we could connect there.
Akalu on November 6, 2009
The topic u raised is so wonderful and basic issue for the world especially this time! I'm soil and water ...
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Cécile Duprez-Naudy
Sharing Water Resources
September 24, 2009
According to MSNBC, in the next 5 years 36 states will face water shortages, right now three southern states are fighting over rights to a crucial reservoir. Georgia’s Lake Lanier will reach critical levels in just a few months, as Florida and Alabama continue to divert water from the reservoir.
All three governors have contacted the president, but this issue isn’t going away until the public and industry are working together with government to find solutions for sharing scarce resources.
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CSV Admin
California Drought Challenges Farm Economy – UC Cal-Davis
September 24, 2009
Even with recent rains, California faces its third consecutive year of drought. UC Davis economist Richard Howitt forecasts hard times for farmers that could result in a loss of 25,000 jobs. These kinds of shortages threaten farmers around the world, solving water crises is one of CSV’s key objectives.
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CSV Admin
Water Police
September 24, 2009
Check out this video on ABCNews.com
Learn about the costs of water shortages in this story about water restrictions to combat drought in Texas, when resources become scarce and communities have to actually police the use of water!
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CSV Admin
Safe Drinking Water
September 24, 2009
Here is a story about a sculptor, Tracy Hawkins, who invented an innovative ceramic water filter during a teaching trip in Africa. Her simple design filters 2-3 liters of water an hour and traps bacteria in a ceramic mold.
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CSV Admin
Waste Water Power
September 24, 2009
In Meza, AZ the city is powering hundreds of homes and generating almost $90,000 a year from…flushing their toilets. The adults and kids of the community are really thrilled by the savings – treatment plants like Meza’s are opening around the country.
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