Category Archives: Environment

How to Write a Paper About Saving the Environment

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Today, writing a college paper on saving the environment is the task that sooner or later every student encounters on their academic journey. After all, taking into account the climate issues of the present day, writing a meaningful paper can serve as an effective tool used to raise awareness of global problems, advocate for change, as well as inspire others to take action to save the world and make it a better place. If you’re assigned the task of crafting the paper on protecting the environment, our tips and tricks given below will help you in the process of work. … Continue reading →

How Indoor Plants Can Improve Air Quality and Sustainability

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Indoor plants have recently exploded in popularity, and for good reason: they’re not just a stylish addition to any room but a natural air purifier that’s better for the planet, too. Bringing greenery into your home invites a host of benefits that go far beyond mere aesthetics – think fresher air, reduced stress, and an eco-friendly environment. With that said, here are five ways indoor plants can enhance air quality and support sustainability: 1. Natural Air Purifiers As clean as our homes or offices may be, the air could always use some purification, and this is what having indoor plants … Continue reading →

The Menace of Single-Use Plastic Bags

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Single-use plastic bags are one of the most objectionable types of litter in urban areas. The sheer volume of plastic waste generated, coupled with energy and material resources required for production, as well as emissions resulting from these processes, paint a grim picture of the environmental havoc created by plastic bags. These single-use plastic bags are causing extensive negative effects to the environment because of how simply they can be used in one’s daily life. There are candy wrappers, takeout containers, and other packaging that should’ve otherwise been avoided. Single-use plastic bags are a huge threat to the environment as … Continue reading →

Best Organic Fertilizers: Enrich Your Soil Naturally

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Modern agriculture relies heavily on synthetic fertilizers to maintain high yields, but this comes at a cost. Unfortunately, a good chunk of the applied fertilizer isn’t even absorbed by crops. Instead, it leaches into the environment causing pollution. Thankfully, nature offers a variety of materials that we can use to strengthen plants and soil, minus the harmful chemicals with artificial ingredients. Keep reading to learn more about the best organic fertilizers and find out which one is the perfect match for your garden. What are Organic Fertilizers? Organic fertilizers are carbon-based natural substances that have been used by people for … Continue reading →

7 Unique Eco-Friendly Gifts For Your Loved Ones

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For environmentally-conscious individuals, buying gifts that will either harm the environment or go to waste is cringe-worthy. The waste from overdone wrapping paper, excess packaging, and ribbons or bows can be highly harmful to the environment if not correctly disposed of. By skipping the wrapping paper, avoiding single-use plastic, and reducing food waste, you can better take care of the environment. Buying gifts for family, friends, colleagues or significant others is how most people celebrate special occasions. This spirit of kindness and generosity makes those occasions even more special. When finding a unique gift for your loved ones, there are … Continue reading →

Environmental Sustainability in Qatar: Perspectives

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In recent years, the concept of environmental sustainability is slowly, but steadily, getting prominence, both in the public and private sectors in Qatar. Mounting environmental pressure has led to the development of new initiatives in several state-owned and private companies. As a major fossil exporter and one of the wealthiest countries, Qatar should do its fair share in reducing domestic greenhouse gas emissions and developing strong climate adaptation plans. Many companies are investing heavily in replacing old turbines, boilers, and furnaces, minimizing GHG and non-GHG emissions, and wastewater discharge. The new companies that were set up in last decade are adopting … Continue reading →

منهاج النظام التربوي البيئي في المملكة العربية السعودية

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تمت مناقشة المادة السادسة ضمن الإتفاقية الإطارية للأمم المتحدة بشأن تغير المناخ, و التي تُعنى بالتعليم البيئي و بالأمور المناخية ,في مؤتمر بون المناخي2013 و التحضيري لمؤتمر الأعضاء في نسخته التاسعة عشر ببولندا. تنص هذه المادة على نشر ثقافة التصدي لآثار التغييرات المناخية بين الشعوب عبر إدراج مواد مخصصة في المناهج التعليمية و إشراك الطلاب في إيجاد خطط و حلول للتعامل مع هذه العوامل المناخية. بالإضافة إلى ذلك يتم عقد ورشات عمل و ندوات لتنمية المعاهد و المدارس المعنية بهذا المفهوم من حيث تبادل الخبرات, و في تسهيل مهمة إيصال المعلومات و نشرها بين شرائح المجتمع. يقتصر دور التوعية البيئية … Continue reading →

The Concept of Environmental Education

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Unlike traditional forms of education, Environmental Education is a holistic, lifelong learning process directed at creating responsible individuals who explore and identify environmental issues, engage in problem solving, and take action effectively to improve the environment. As a result, individuals develop a deeper awareness and understanding of environmental issues and have effective skills to make informed and responsible decisions that lead to resolute the environmental challenges. Environmental Education is neither environmental advocacy nor environmental information; rather, Environmental Education is a varied and diverse field that focuses on the educational process that has to remain neutral by teaching individuals critical thinking … Continue reading →

Business Waste Management – What Your Business Can Do Better

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Have you ever wondered if your workplace has some policy regarding waste management that could be improved? Are you a business owner with the necessary awareness to manage a controlled environment where the production of waste is regulated or at least up to current standards? These are pretty valid questions in 2024, especially when corporate sensitivities are shifting to green initiatives and the adoption of energies due to the increasing requests of the world to regulate carbon emissions and save the planet. There are quite a few approaches to business waste management on corporate levels that can be adopted by … Continue reading →

An Easy Guide to Green Camping

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Camping is not only an outing and enjoyment but it also serve as a learning method of how to live close to the nature. Once we are enjoying the camping, we often forget and disregard the environment and mistreat it with our careless behavior. The Bahrain authorities, like previous years, have devised plans and programs and are creating awareness among the campers on safety and environmental concerns through media, notices, bill boards and banners. As per the rules, the campers are required to camp at least 150 meters away from any oil and gas fields and more than 50 meters … Continue reading →

The Future of Holiday Celebrations: Combining Sustainability and Tradition Through Technology

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As we move towards a more sustainable future, holiday celebrations increasingly blend with eco-friendly practices. Sustainability is no longer a fringe idea. Thanks to technological advancements, we can uphold cherished traditions while reducing our environmental impact. Digital invitations, customizable ecards, and other solutions are pivotal in transforming how we celebrate the holidays. This guide will explore how to celebrate the holidays sustainably without losing the personal and intimate touch. Let’s review everything you need to know now. The Rise of eCards Greeting cards have always been a holiday staple. However, they are undergoing a sustainable transformation like no other. Sending … Continue reading →

Climate Change Impacts in the GCC

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The GCC countries face multitude of climate change challenges including desertification, biodiversity loss, water scarcity and sea level rise. The region is characterized by high temperature, high humidity and arid lands resulting in seriously degraded soil and land damage in addition to salt intrusion in the aquifers affecting the small scale agricultural lands thus enhancing the food security threat in the region. All of the above geographical threats have therefore increased and activated the participation of GCC states in global negotiations recently as evidence are uncovered and impacts being felt across the region. If a couple of days of rain … Continue reading →