http://www.waterunite.org/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.waterunite.org en-us Wed, 11 Mar 2026 09:22:58 +0000 Rocketspark http://www.waterunite.org/blog/post/25962/global-water-in-2025-a-year-told-by-the-numbers/ ... Mon, 02 Feb 2026 14:12:22 +0000 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/#post25962 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/post/25717/water-unite-impact-invests-in-flocean-to-accelerate-global-access-to-clean-water-through-subsea-desalination/ Water Unite Impact, managed by Wellers Impact, has invested in Flocean, a Norwegian subsea desalination company pioneering a transformative approach to producing sustainable freshwater.The investment forms part of Flocean’s extended $22.5 million (NOK 235 million) Series A round, which brings together global leaders in water and climate innovation, including strategic investor Xylem Inc. (NYSE: XYL), and continued support from Burnt Island Ventures, Freebird Capital, Katapult Ocean, and Nysnø... Thu, 20 Nov 2025 10:30:11 +0000 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/#post25717 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/post/25645/how-much-water-is-in-your-cup-of-coffee-more-than-you-think/ ​​When you brew your morning coffee, you probably think it takes just a mug of water: maybe 200 millilitres to fill the cup and kick-start your day. But hidden behind your comforting ritual lies more than you think. From irrigating coffee plants on tropical hillsides to washing freshly harvested beans and processing them into grounds or pods, every step in the coffee supply chain relies on water. According to research from the Water Footprint Network, producing a single 125-millilitre c... Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:36:48 +0000 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/#post25645 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/post/25187/the-state-of-uk-water-in-2025/ Britain’s water crisis has become difficult to overlook. Underneath the headlines of ongoing pollution incidents, drought alerts, and the financial challenges facing sector giants like Thames Water, lies a systemic issue with significant implications for public health, business, and the environment. As an organisation working closely with retailers, communities, and impact investors, Water Unite’s exploration of UK water is shaped by its practical experience in funding and scaling water solu... Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:41:47 +0100 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/#post25187 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/post/24995/water-risks-wont-wait-for-your-next-report/ As ESG frameworks continue to shape how companies are valued, regulated, and held accountable, a notable inconsistency remains in  how environmental risks are reported. In most corporate disclosures, climate related metrics such as carbon emissions or energy efficiency take centre stage. These are essential no doubt, but they represent only part of the picture. Water, one of the most fundamental inputs across all industries, remains understudied, underreported, and often misunderstood in ES... Wed, 20 Aug 2025 11:11:58 +0100 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/#post24995 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/post/24828/changing-the-fabric-of-fashion-a-water-smart-future-is-possible/ With new fashion trends emerging weekly and fashion serving as a form of self-expression, there's constant pressure to buy and consume more clothing. However, this rapid pace of consumption is placing a significant strain on water. The growing demand highlights an urgent need to examine the environmental consequences of the fashion industry, particularly how both consumer habits and manufacturing practices contribute to the problem. Fortunately, solutions are taking shape, with innovation in the... Wed, 23 Jul 2025 11:31:34 +0100 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/#post24828 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/post/24570/scaling-circularity-inside-pack2zeros-quest-to-replace-single-use-plastic/ Jorge Reynoso is the Co-Founder and CEO of Pack2Zero (formally E6PR), a Water Unite Impact investee. He has 20+ years of advisory, principal investing and business building engagements including two former CEO positions and board membership in six private companies. Now as the CEO of Pack2Zero, he is developing a zero waste, high-standard packaging solution. He joined the co-founders in 2017 to establish the company, develop the product, and ultimately, in 2018, launch their first product to the... Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:25:26 +0100 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/#post24570 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/post/24500/rising-water-demand-from-data-centres-addressing-ais-water-impact-through-innovation/ As more companies adopt AI-enabled strategies and embrace technological advancements, it’s important to consider the environmental impact, particularly on water resources. Fortunately, leaders in the technology sector are already taking proactive steps to address and reduce the risk of water scarcity, but there is certainly more work to be done.... Mon, 02 Jun 2025 17:28:36 +0100 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/#post24500 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/post/24083/pack2zero-raises-5-7-million-to-scale-sustainable-packaging-innovation/ Funding round led by Anteris Capital, Rumbo Ventures, and Water Unite Impact will support global growth and continued innovation in eco-friendly packaging solutions. London, United Kingdom – April 8, 2025 — Pack2Zero, Inc., a pioneer in high-performance sustainable packaging, announced today the successful closing of a $5.7 million funding round. The round was led by Anteris Capital, Rumbo Ventures, and Water Unite Impact, alongside a group of impact-driven private investors.The investm... Tue, 08 Apr 2025 18:22:45 +0100 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/#post24083 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/post/23822/extreme-weather-and-water-building-resilience-through-innovation/ Water at the Heart of the Climate Crisis Extreme weather events, such as the raging wildfires in Los Angeles or the catastrophic floods in Pakistan, are no longer rare. In the past decade, climate-related disasters have displaced more than 20 million people annually, often driven by the dual forces of water scarcity and water excess (United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction, 2020). These extremes highlight a reality: water lies at the very center of the climate crisis.Water already... Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:27:11 +0000 http://www.waterunite.org/blog/#post23822