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17 Jun 2020 VEVEY, Switzerland

Nestle To Downscale Controversial North America Water Bottling Activities

Bottled water giant Nestle has announced a new strategic direction for its water bottling business to focus on “functional” water (mineral, vitamin, etc) and high-end international brands (eg San Pellegrino and Perrier). The decision, announced 11 June, includes potential acquisitions to grow this category as well as dispositions, including a majority of its contentious North American waters business...

1 Apr 2019 NEW HAVEN CT, United States

Nestle Waters Sued For Deceiving Customers Over "Natural Spring Water"

A United States federal judge has allowed a class action suit on behalf of consumers in 8 states to proceed against Nestle Waters North America. The claimants assert that Nestle deceived consumers by labelling its Poland Spring bottled water as being “100% Natural Spring Water.”Selling over 1 billion gallons of Poland Spring per annum, Nestle Waters has re-asserted that the water is “100 percent natural spring water” and argues that there is no fraud as the bottled spring water meets various state requirements...

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1 Nov 2018 EDINBURGH, Scotland

AWS Sees Growth In Adoption Of Water Stewardship Standard Certification

The Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) held its third annual Global Water Stewardship Forum in Edinburgh, Scotland this week, reporting growth in uptake of its Water Stewardship Certification and an expanding membership base.AWS is a global membership collaboration comprising businesses, NGOs and the public sector...

18 Aug 2017 WARRENTON, VA

USA Roundup: Water Conflict Mapped, Risks in Iraq and Pakistan, Trump Administration: "Don’t Mention Climate Change”, 63 Million Americans Exposed to Unsafe Water, California Tunnels, Nestle, a Random Dogs Story and More

Global Water Conflict in MapsA new atlas by Guerrilla Cartography explores the importance of water in everything from ancient mythology to modern warfare. Maps in the world atlas come from artists, activists, academics, and other mapmakers. The group’s project, Water: An Atlas, takes an unconventional look at the importance of water through more than 80 maps, including one showing the sites where water has played a role in conflict with ISIS...

3 Aug 2017 WARRENTON VA, United States

USA: Nestle Michigan Problems, Mississippi Targets, Maryland Investment, Dirty Top Guns, Portlandia Splashes, McCain on Mexican Sewage, Kelly on Climate, Fracking Texans and More

Portland to Pay up to $500 Million USD for Clean WaterThe City Council of Portland, Oregon, chose (August 2nd) the “most expensive option” for a new treatment plant needed to meet state and federal rules (The Oregonian). Homeowners are expected to pay an average of $10.38 more per month over the next 16 years for the filtration treatment plant approved unanimously by the council...

4 Jun 2014 SINGAPORE

SIWW 2014: Water Leaders Identify Sector’s Biggest Challenges

Participants in the Water Leaders Roundtable, held on June 3 as part of Singapore International Water Week (SIWW), identified what they saw as the two biggest challenges in water management in 2030 and beyond.Singapore Public Utilities Board (PUB) Chairman Tan Gee Paw said the key issues are climate change and the need for greater responsiveness from water users...