Verve
is an independent, family-owned business, dedicated to linking world
communities and creating environmentally and socially responsible
products and activities.
Verve's
products include:
In
1992, the concept for Verve was
born when we visited an economically depressed chicle-producing
community in Northern Guatemala. Up until then, we had never really
thought about how chewing gum was made. When we realized its origins,
we learned that prior to the synthetic resins, chicle was the basis
of the entire industry. Our goal was to support chicle-harvesting
by purchasing chicle. With this goal in mind, Verve
was born, and with it our first and most popular product, the Make
Your Own Chewing Gum Kit.
Today,
Verve provides a sustainable source of income for
those communities while simultaneously offering fun, educational,
and environmentally friendly activities for kids.
Our pioneering Make Your Own Chewing
Gum Kit has captivated the imaginations of thousands of children
while helping them to learn more about the world around them. They
are often used in classrooms where students are studying rainforest
ecology, the history of food production, the chemistry of cooking,
and the interconnections in our global community.
Verve's
commitment to environmental and social justice is twofold; first,
we closely monitor the environmental and social impact of our own
business practices, and second, we create products and curriculum
that help children think about environmental and social issues in
innovative, interesting, and developmentally appropriate ways.
Our finished products are designed to help people think about where
products come from, how raw materials and natural resources can
be used responsibly, and how communities around the world depend
upon one another to help build a healthier future.
Learn the Gleeful Truth About Sustainability and Why We're
Rooting for the Rainforest.
Additionally
we proudly support the following organizations working to create
a better future for all of us:
- The
Cloud Forest School locally known as the Centro de Educación
Creativa, is a bilingual school located in the tropical cloud
forest of Monteverde, Costa Rica. Founded in 1991 to increase
educational opportunities for a growing population of school-age
children in the area, this independent school offers creative,
experiential instruction to over 200 students with an emphasis
on integrating environmental education into all aspects of the
school. "The mission of the school is to encourage a new
generation of ecologically aware, bilingual individuals with the
skills and motivation to make environmentally and socially conscious
decisions on a local, national and global scale"
- The
Forest Foundation promotes sustainable livelihoods through
environmental education and “green” business development. "The
mission of The Forest Foundation is to assist artisans, producer
groups and other entrepreneurs living in and around areas of high
biodiversity."
Want to See the Process from
Tree to Glee?
We welcome your feedback, comments, and
questions.
Please contact us at:
Verve, Inc.
305 Dudley Street
Providence, RI 02907
Phone |
Fax |
Email |
(401) 351-6415 |
(401) 272-1204 |
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