Viridis Blog
We share critical insights, research breakthroughs, and emerging innovations that are shaping the future of water science and sustainability.
VIRIDIS™ AND H&M GROUP SUCCESSFULLY DEPLOY INDUSTRIAL-SCALE WATER REUSE PILOT SYSTEM IN BANGLADESH
Cleaning Textile Wastewater: Our Successful Bangladesh Pilot
Water Tech Innovator Viridis™ Closes Oversubscribed Phase One Seed Round Investment to Revolutionize Industrial Wastewater Recycling.
The Hidden Environmental Cost of Color: How Textile Dyes Are Polluting Our Waters
Viridis in the News
Explore media coverage, announcements, and features highlighting Viridis' work, impact, and recognition in the world of clean technology.
Leading Global Innovation:
A Spotlight on Dr. Macarena Cataldo
Our CEO, Dr. Macarena Cataldo, was recently featured by the National Research Council of Canada (NRC IRAP) for her leadership in global innovation. This spotlight explores how her vision for sustainable industrial wastewater treatment—and Viridis’ commitment to diverse leadership—is driving real-world environmental impact.
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Viridis named top 5 Winner at the 2025 HardTech Awards.
The HardTech Awards celebrate the engineers, designers, and visionaries transforming breakthrough hardware into real-world impact. Viridis CEO Dr. Cataldo was recognized as one of the top five winners at the 2025 event.
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Viridis named as part of the 2023 Foresight 50.
Foresight 50 shines a light on Canada’s most promising and investible cleantech ventures while directly connecting these companies with investors, customers, and partners.
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Dr. Cataldo is a HerStory Finalist.
HerStory is a storytelling competition founded by The51, a Financial Feminist™ platform where investors come together to democratize access to capital for women. Viridis CEO Dr. Cataldo was one of the finalists at this event
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Viridis is 2nd in Sheboot Competition.
SheBoot is a women-led bootcamp for women-led businesses that helps them navigate challenges like access to capital and mentors. SheBoot supports developing skills, and building networks,
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Viridis named part of the 2022 Cleantech 50 to watch.
The Cleantech 50 to watch is an annual list of top global companies showcased for their significant contributions to sustainable innovation and environmental impact.
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Viridis wins NVBC Innovate BC Sustainability Prize.
Viridis was honored to win the $10,000 Innovate BC Sustainability Prize at the 23rd Annual New Ventured BC Competition.
Viridis clinched a spot in the Top 10 finalists of the NVBC competition!
NVBC brings together startups from across BC to compete to be crowned the province's top tech startup.
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Viridis is participating in the Tie Women Chapter 2022!
Viridis CEO Macarena Cataldo was announced as part of the TiE Chapter Winners 2022
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Viridis Research secured $300,000 from Mitacs.
Viridis partners with Mitacs to advance its breakthrough water treatment technology.
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Dr. Macarena Cataldo-Hernandez's journey from Valparaíso to Vancouver
Van Tech Journal explores the journey Dr. Cataldo went on as Co-Founder of Viridis.