Viridis said its first pilot with H&M Group pushed “factory-floor water reuse from theory to practice.” The six-month trial ran at three knit dyeing mills outside Dhaka, a region where groundwater depletion and tightening discharge rules make water stewardship a bottom-line issue 

A pilot project by clean-tech company Viridis has successfully treated and clarified multiple streams of textile wastewater in Bangladesh, one of the world’s largest garment manufacturing hubs, marking a step forward for sustainable water reuse in the industry.

Viridis Research has completed a major industrial pilot in Bangladesh with H&M Group and three textile mill partners, validating its  technology as a scalable solution for textile wastewater recycling.

Dr. Cataldo, was featured by NRC IRAP for her leadership in global innovation. This spotlight explores how her vision for sustainable industrial wastewater treatment is driving real-world environmental impact.

Viridis Research Inc. today announced the successful completion of a major pilot program in Dhaka, Bangladesh with fashion leader H&M Group and three textile mill partners. 

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.

Foresight 50 shines a light on Canada’s most promising and investible cleantech ventures while directly connecting these companies with investors, customers, and partners. 

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

​SheBoot is a women-led bootcamp for women-led businesses that helps them navigate challenges like access to capital and mentors. 

The Cleantech 50 to watch is an annual list of top global companies showcased for their significant contributions to sustainable innovation and environmental impact.  

$10,000 Innovate BC Sustainability Prize went to Viridis, a water tech startup developing groundbreaking technologies that eliminate organic pollutants from water.

NVBC brings together startups from across BC to compete to be crowned the province's top tech startup.  

Viridis CEO Macarena Cataldo was announced as part of the TiE Chapter Winners 2022 

Viridis partners with Mitacs to advance its breakthrough water treatment technology.

Van Tech Journal explores the journey Dr. Cataldo went on as Co-Founder of Viridis.