Experts say that by 2050, there will be more plastic in our oceans than fish. We’re on a mission to make the future sustainable by being the go-to bottled water that breaks the addiction to single-use plastic bottles. In 2014, Shadi Bakour and two of his friends were disturbed by the prevalence of single-use plastic during their Christmas Eve celebrations. Motivated by the dire predictions of plastic pollution, they embarked on a mission to disrupt the industry and create the world’s most sustainable bottled water company. Their journey began with extensive research and a commitment to environmental impact. Within a few years, PATH’s dedication to sustainability and innovation has taken the bottled water industry by storm, setting a new standard for environmental responsibility and consumer awareness. This kickstarted the innovation of sustainable solutions to replace single-use plastic.
The Future of Bottled Water: Innovations in Sustainable Solutions to Replace Single-Use Plastic
Track
Deploying Climate Capital
Format
Fireside chat (2 speakers)
Speakers
- NameShadi Bakour
- TitleCEO
- OrganizationPATH
Description
Experts say that by 2050, there will be more plastic in our oceans than fish. We’re on a mission to make the future sustainable by being the go-to bottled water that breaks the addiction to single-use plastic bottles. In 2014, Shadi Bakour and two of his friends were disturbed by the prevalence of single-use plastic during their Christmas Eve celebrations. Motivated by the dire predictions of plastic pollution, they embarked on a mission to disrupt the industry and create the world’s most sustainable bottled water company. Their journey began with extensive research and a commitment to environmental impact. Within a few years, PATH’s dedication to sustainability and innovation has taken the bottled water industry by storm, setting a new standard for environmental responsibility and consumer awareness. This kickstarted the innovation of sustainable solutions to replace single-use plastic.
