The World Plumbing Council (WPC) is an international organization which aims to develop and promote the image and standards of the plumbing Industry worldwide. World Plumbing Day is an international event on March 11 every year, initiated by the World Plumbing Council as a means of highlighting the important role plumbing plays in the health, safety and sustainability of the community.

The Wyss Institute at Harvard University uses biological design principles to develop new engineering innovations that will transform medicine and create a more sustainable world. By emulating biological principles of self assembly, organization and regulation, they are developing disruptive technology solutions for healthcare, energy, architecture, robotics, and manufacturing, which are translated into commercial products and therapies.