Most people don’t think about water as being a commodity. In the Western world, the majority of society has access to clean drinking water that they can use in the safety of their own homes. Unfortunately, not everything is so lucky. Across the world, about 663 million people don’t have access to safe drinking water.
Even worse, more than two million of these people die from waterborne diseases. One Brand is a company that was started in an effort to combat these awful numbers. Dedicating itself to providing water to those in need across the world, One Origins sells beverages to those in the Western world in an effort to raise awareness and bring change.
About One Origins
One Origins was started by Duncan Goose in 2003. After a two year trip motorcycling around the world, Goose was startled to see a picture in The Guardian. In this picture, a little girl sat next to a water faucet that had a padlock on it. The picture resonated with Goose, sparking in him a desire to change the water crisis that is affecting so much of the world. With that little girl in mind, Goose started One Brand, an ethical bottled water company that uses its profits to provide clean water for those in need.
Since One Origins was started in 2003, it has managed to raise over £15 million that has all gone directly to sustainable water projects. These projects work to provide clean and safe water to the poorest communities. Since 2003, One Origins has been able to help over three million people, a number that is growing thanks to the sustainable approach the company takes.
While the giving of funds and providing clean water is one aspect of One Origins, the only the company is able to do its work is through selling its bottled waters. Since the birth of the company, One Origins has been able to expand its product lines, now including flavored and sparkling waters, as well as a gin. The goal of One Origins was to create a product that consumers already purchased in droves, but by using ethical methods to provide for the company’s projects overseas.
Helping the One Origins Cause
As mentioned above, One Origins has raised over £15 million and helped over three million people, providing clean and sustainable water for those in need. However, the company has a goal to reach £20 million by 2020. The only way One Brand can reach this goal, and continue to help those in need, is through the assistance of customers or those with a heart for helping others. At the moment, there are three ways people can help the One Origins cause.
The first way to help bring clean water to those in poor and struggling areas is through buying One Origins drinks. The profit made from every purchase will go towards funding water projects across the world. For those who have stores or retail locations, stocking One Brand beverages is a simple way to show concern and dedication to ending the global water crisis.
The second way people can help the One Origins cause is through donating. On the One Brand website (www.OneDifference.org), those interested in helping will find a list of needs and prices for those overseas. For example, £80 could provide pump training in a community without water. Or £150 could repair a broken pump. These amounts may vary, but the support and help they provide is priceless.
The final way to help One Origins and bring water to people around the globe is to fundraise. One Brand has created several unique ways for those who want to host or promote a fundraiser to do so. There is the 5 Litre Challenge, the Walk for Water, or many other options. For more information on these fundraising opportunities, interested parties can reach out through the company website.
Products Sold by One Origins
One Origins offers delicious drinks that don’t just satisfy customers, but also change the lives of those without water. In an effort to meet the needs of those with varying tastes, One Brand has expanded its line to include a wide range of products. These products are listed and described below.
Origins – Coming in a variety of botanical flavors, these infused spring waters hydrate while simultaneously tasting delicious.
Juiced Water – With no added sugar or artificial flavors and colors, these various juices contain refreshing spring water and just a little natural fruit flavoring.
Flavored Water – Containing absolutely no sugar, these spring waters only have five calories per bottle, but taste as refreshing and delicious as other flavored waters with much higher sugar counts.
One Origins also offers its One Waters in plastic, glass, or butterfly glass bottles.
