Saturday, November 22, 2008

The Dish on Green Disposables

Michael Dwork, now 29, is an up-and-coming international entrepreneur. Through his studies at Columbia Business School, Michael has brought a passion for green products across borders and started a company named Verterra.

Verterra’s mission is to produce the highest quality products using sustainable production methods and fair trade labor for the environmentally and socially conscious consumer. Their staple products consist of fashionable plates and bowls made out of steamed leaves sourced in India.

This article discusses the success of Mr. Dworks new company and the types of impacts he is making both in the United States and in India. Verterra’s start-up and growth is largely due to Mr. Dworks networking abilities couched at in his MBA program and partner schools. He is an example of someone who has reached across many boundaries to create win-win solutions for many stakeholders.

Citation:
Caplan, J. (2008, October 1). The Dish on Green Disposables. Retrieved October 3, 2008, from Time: http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/article/0,28804,1706699_1707550_1846340,00.html

-Peter Haid-

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