World Water Day is March 22

Water is our most valuable and precious resource, and yet it is often the least  talked about.  That is why ONE DROP, is making every effort to significantly mark World Water Day (WWD) on March 22.  Their mission is to make safe water accessible for all a reality, today and tomorrow. ” We must find global solutions, while taking concrete action where there are needs. That is why we’re striving to implement innovative and creative projects that produce lasting results throughout the world,” states Lili-Anna Pereša, Executive Director of ONE DROP.

Below, is a press release about activities that you can participate in to support World Water Day 2012.

ONE DROP Commemorates World Water Day

MONTREAL, QUEBEC–(Marketwire – March 15, 2012) – Whether by raising public awareness, field work, or active involvement in discussions regarding important water-related issues, ONE DROP will deploy a multitude of diverse initiatives throughout the world, for this World Water Day 2012.

Since 1992, the United Nations has encouraged people to celebrate water on March 22, of every year. Since its very beginning, ONE DROP—an initiative of Guy Laliberté, founder of Cirque du Soleil®—has commemorated this special and important day by a plethora of activities at various levels and across different territories, around the world.

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“There’s water on our plates!”

The initiative “There’s water on our plates!” falls under the theme of the WWD 2012: Water and Food Safety. This awareness campaign consists of a series of tools, primarily geared toward social media, in order to make people aware of the consequences of their food choices on water resources and to encourage them to adopt eco-friendly food behavi0rs.

World Water Day and the World Water Forum

ONE DROP will participate in the discussions and reflections of the World Water Forum taking place between March 12 and 17 in Marseille, France. It will be presenting the conference “Social art – A complement to water-access projects.” One of the projects proposed by ONE DROP this year, was selected from over 1,000 projects, and will be presented at the Solutions Forum, which aims to promote particularly beneficial initiatives. The World Water Forum is a platform for exchanges and partnerships, between all the water organizations in the world. Today, The World Water Forum, includes over 400 organizations from more than one hundred countries around the world.

Participation in the World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (AMARC)

This year, ONE DROP will collaborate with CIBL and the Maison Mondiale de la radio communautaire, to organize an international awareness-raising and mobilization operation, regarding water. More than 20 stations of the World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters, throughout the world will produce vignettes, reports and shows aimed at creating interest concerning water issues.  On March 22, a special show will be co-produced with CIBL101.5, and aired globally afterwards.

World Water Day and7 DAYS FOR A BETTER WORLD

From March 19 to 25, 2012, Cirque du Soleil will hold the 7 DAYS FOR A BETTER WORLD campaign, which will present the various Cirque du Soleil, initiatives aimed at supporting social actions, at the heart of which is ONE DROP. Over the course of this week, $5 will be donated to ONE DROP for each Cirque du Soleil touring show ticket sold. Moreover, MGM Resorts International, Treasure Island and Cirque du Soleil, have joined forces to support ONE DROP. The revenues from the various Cirque du Soleil shows performed in Las Vegas,  between March 20 and 24, will be donated to ONE DROP.

The Run Away With Cirque du Soleil at the Springs Preserve will be held on Saturday, March 24. This will be the 11^th edition of the event, which includes a five-km run and a one-km walk in collaboration with ONE DROP.

Special activity in India

The stakeholders of ONE DROP’s Project India, will launch “Visions for Water,” the first water focused film festival to take place in the region of Orissa in India. Eleven documentary screenings about water will be presented, followed by a discussion panel to debate the question: How can the arts be agents of change in water management behaviors?

Special activity in Haiti

The agents of ONE DROP’s Project Haiti, will inaugurate two new communal water centers in Mariani and Beloc, and will perform the multidisciplinary show “Ayïti Pawol Lapli ak Lakansyèl,” based on the water issues in Beloc.

La Soirée ONE DROP in Quebec City

There will also be a benefit evening on March 24, in Quebec City, in partnership with Cirque du Soleil, with the proceeds going to ONE DROP.

The complete programing is available at http://www.onedrop.org/en/projects/projects-overview/WorldWaterDay/wwdactivities.aspx.

About ONE DROP

ONE DROP— an initiative of Guy Laliberté, Founder of Cirque du Soleil®—is a non-governmental organization founded in 2007. ONE DROP contributes to the fight against poverty, by supporting access to water and raising individual and community awareness of the need to mobilize so that safe water is accessible to all, in sufficient quantity, today and tomorrow. With its unique arts-based approach, ONE DROP helps ensure sustainable development for communities by implementing educational projects, providing adapted solutions for access to safe water and by granting micro -finance loans. ONE DROP leads creative projects worldwide, that seek to raise the population’s awareness of water-related issues and encourage the adoption of responsible water management practices.  World Water Day, is just another way we are working toward a better tomorrow!

This post is written in association with MSM Energy/Plastic Bottles

Philippino homes are given one million Liters of Light

If you had the choice between a light bulb you’d have to compare electricity prices and pay for, and one that came with no electricity bill, no batteries or, in fact, no consumable energy source whatsoever, and it would have a shelf life of years, not months, which would would you choose?

The founder of My Shelter Foundation, Illac Diaz, has announced an initiative he’s named ‘A Liter of Light’ (otherwise known as Isang Litrong Liwanag in Philippino), with big plans afoot, for millions of Philippino homes to be given one million liters of light.  Here is an example of how his Liters of Light plan works.

Philippino lives are transformed by Liters of Light from two liter soda bottles

First developed by students at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the two liter bulb, made from soda bottles, caught Diaz’s attention, when he recognized that it had the potential to instantly transform the lives of millions of impoverished Filipinos, who are living without an electricity supply and in virtually constant darkness.

Invention

A Brazilian mechanic and inventor called Alfredo Moser, has been hailed as the energyless light bulb creator. It’s said that he came up with the idea, when he wanted to find a way of saving on his own energy bill, back in 2002.

Phillipino homes are seeing Liters of Light from water filled two liter bottles

Moser, decided to cut holes in the roof of his workshop.  Then he set Read the rest of this entry »

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Quench is ridding the world of bottled water

Quench, is a green company that offers bottleless, filtration enabled water coolers, that are both health and cost effective, in comparison to traditional office bottled water coolers. Most importantly, they are dedicated to ridding the world of bottled water!

If  you would be interested in getting involved with the greater goal, of ridding the world of bottled water, Quench would love to be of service to you or your company.

Quench means bottled water doesn’t make sense

In today’s world, bottled water no longer makes sense.  It’s more expensive, harmful to the environment, and your health, and is no healthier or ‘purer’ than filtered tap water. Yet, many offices, schools, and administrations are still using bottled water coolers.  Why? Because, they are unaware of the alternatives.  Using Point-Of-Use, or POU, installation, bottleless water coolers can be installed directly into existing water lines without significant disruption, for a significantly lower cost.

It’s a Quench guarantee, that any of their wide variety of coolers can be installed, as long as, there is a water line within a few hundred feet. Installation is as simple as a certified, insured, and highly-trained service professional.  They will install the bottleless, or POU, water cooler in an efficient and timely manner, hiding all water lines, so there are no eye sores. Usually, installation is even completed in under an hour.

Quench, is the largest bottleless water cooler company in North America, serving organizations in virtually every type of industry.  Currently, Quench has over 25,000 customers, including a third of the Fortune 100 companies.  Specific customers and companies are diverse.  Companies as large as GE, FedEx, and Best Buy, as well as, schools and universities like American University, Cornell University, and the University of Pennsylvania are now Quench users.  For testimonials, visit the Quench Water YouTube page for more information.

Quench is saving water and trees

Since Quench’s founding, the elimination of bottled water coolers, has been the equivalent of planting over 4 million trees, saving over 200,000,000 gallons of water, and 10,200,000 kWh of electricity. That’s  just from the quantity of greenhouse gases kept out of the atmosphere. Quench coolers, cut energy use by 65%, compared to regular bottled water coolers, and reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 98%, by eliminating the need to manufacture, bottle, store and distribute bottled water. At Quench, they are dedicated to making green and sustainable office solutions easy.  Consider switching your office to a bottleless water cooler today.

Still worried about making the wrong decision? Don’t worry. Quench has a number of options for water dispenser rentals. Whether you’re looking for a low price or flexibility in your commitment, Quench professionals can work to satisfy your needs.  Unlike some companies who fool you with a deceptively low monthly invoice, and then charge heavily for maintenance, Quench has no hidden costs. Quench charges one, low, competitive, flat monthly rate.  No matter what. That means no charges for maintenance or filter changes.

So, drink away with an endless supply of water. Call Quench today at 1-877-699-2937 or visit their website for more information.