The Menace of Littering and How to Solve It

Littering is a common menace one can witness in all urban areas. Streets, sidewalks, parking lots, roads and highways are mostly covered with food wrappers, soft drink and water bottles, plastic bags, handbills, cigarette butts, tissues, papers and others. Littering is most likely to take place at locations where litter is already ‘present’. The Growing Menace of Litter Around 1.9 billion tonnes of litter end up in the ocean every year, which clearly shows that people tend to throw things randomly anywhere, more often than they throw waste in garbage bins. Litter is not just an ugly or an aesthetic … Continue reading

How Do Sustainable Practices Enhance Modern Luxury Brands?

Sustainable practices are no longer niche – they are a necessity that modern luxury brands are embracing with open arms. Today’s consumers prioritize not just aesthetic appeal and prestige, but they also place exceptional importance to the ethical footprint of their purchases. This shift poses a significant question – how can luxury brands align themselves with sustainability without compromising their status? It’s not only about staying relevant. It’s about setting a standard for excellence and responsibility. Fortunately, prestige and sustainability can go hand in hand: let’s explore how this combination enhances the value and desirability of luxury brands in today’s … Continue reading

How MENA is Rediscovering its Vegan Heritage

Keen followers of green-related news will have noticed an increased trend in veganism when it comes to the GCC and MENA. Gulf News highlighted the 250% increase in vegan supermarket options across the region in one November analysis, and more and more families are looking at options for their families to enjoy a more environmentally friendly and health conscious diet. This is, of course, not news to the region. Veganism has been around longer in the MENA than perhaps in any other part of the world, and eco-friendly eaters and businesses across the Gulf are taking note and helping natives to rediscover that … Continue reading

How to Make Hunting Better for the Environment

Being environmentally-conscious and adopting an eco-friendly lifestyle is definitely a growing trend that is rapidly spreading across various layers of our society. A lot of the modern hunters are people who embrace an eco-friendly way of living just as much as they are interested in hunting. Therefore, it’s important to understand whether hunting can be eco-friendly and what steps need to be taken. The question of environmentally-conscious hunting is complex. On the one hand, it is about improving current regulations and making certain changes that will have a positive impact on nature and the future of our planet. On the … Continue reading

مكافحة تغير المناخ: كيف يمكنك المساعدة؟

بعد استغلال موارد الأرض واستنزافها لمئات السنين، أصبحنا الآن في مواجهة الواقع الصعب والقاسي المتمثل في تغير المناخ.  بدأت درجة حرارة كوكب الأرض في الارتفاع ببطء، الأمر الذي أدى إلى المزيد من حالات الطقس المتقلبة الى جانب ان العقد الماضي هو الأشد حرارة على الإطلاق. لقد حان وقت العمل الآن.  لقد حاول فنانين اثنين أن ينقلا إلى الناس مدى أهمية وعجلة هذه الرسالة من خلال انشاء  “ساعة المناخ”  في ميدان يونيون في مانهاتن.  يحذر هذا العد التنازلي من أنه إذا لم تتراجع الانبعاثات الحالية من الغازات المسببة للانحباس الحراري العالمي قبل الموعد النهائي فإن الضرر الحاصل سوف يكون لا رجعة … Continue reading

التأثيرات الإجتماعية والإقتصادية للتغير المناخي على الصحة الإنجابية للإناث

تواجه ملايين الإناث حول العالم ضغوطاً هائلة بسبب الانتهاكات المختلفة  لحقهن الإنساني في الرعاية الصحية خاصة الجوانب المتعلقة بالخصوبة والإنجاب منها, ويثقل تغير المناخ هذا العبء بطرق مأساوية كما يحدث في العديد من بلدان العالم من زيادة الفيضانات في بنغلاديش, إلى الأعاصير في موزمبيق, إلى التصحرفي نيجيريا وغيرها الكثير. آثار التغير المناخي الإجتماعية على الصحة الإنجابية تندرج الموضوعات المتعلقة بالخصوبة وصحة الأم وطفلها ضمن مصطلح الخصوبة والصحة الإنجابية (FRH). تؤدي الأزمات إلى استفحال عدم المساواة بين الجنسين القائمة أساساً من قبل خاصة بين الفئات الأقل حظاً, مما يؤدي إلى ارتفاع مستويات الوفيات والمرض لدى الإناث وذلك لعدم المساواة في الحصول … Continue reading

4 Things You’ve Never Thought of That Can Help the Environment

Most people want to make the world a better place. There are tons of ways to do that – alternative energy sources, walking instead of driving, reducing water usage, and more. But what if you’re already doing those things and you still don’t think it’s enough? In that case, you’re in luck. We’ll be discussing four unique things that you can do in order to help the environment. Remember that by helping the environment you’re also creating a better life for yourself as well as future generations. So, if you’re up for the challenge, keep reading. 1. Re-evaluate your after-life … Continue reading

5 Ways Eco-Friendly Sleep Can Help You Achieve Good Health

Your sleep health is one thing that you should always be cautious about. After all, the quality of your sleep decides the way all of your systems function. A disruption in your sleep routine can lead to a range of health issues such as diabetes, weight gain, poor memory, hear problems, decreased alertness, etc. A great way to improve your sleep health is switching to eco-friendly sleeping. Eco-friendly sleep is nothing but overhauling of your sleeping environment where you use sustainable products rather than relying on synthetic ones. Without further ado, let us learn how eco-friendly sleep can not only … Continue reading

عشر طرق صديقة للبيئة لروتين العناية بالبشرة

إن من الأمور الحتمية في أيامنا هذه، هو إتّباع برنامجاً للجمال، حيث أصبح الاهتمام بالذات والجمال الشخصي أمراً طبيعياً بالنسبة لنا، لذلك فإنه يتعين علينا تشكيل وإتباع عادات جمالية مراعية للبيئة. ربما يكون تشكيل روتيناً صديقاً للبيئة ليس من ضمن أولوياتك، لكن يرجى العلم إن صناعات مستحضرات التجميل نفسها لا تعلم او تتجاهل تأثيرها على البيئة، حيث تواصل هذه الصناعات إنتاج ما يقارب 120 مليار عبوة سنوياً، لذلك، وإن كنت قلقة بخصوص هذه الاحصائيات فنحن نتساءل إذا كنت ترغبين في المُضي قُدماً وأن تعملي لك روتيناً مستداماً وصديقا للبيئة قدر الإمكان. فيمايلي، سوف نناقش بعض النصائح الصديقة للبيئة للعناية ببشرتك، … Continue reading

Top 15 High School Study Tips

The last thing you want to do when you get home is study. With the world waiting for you to log on and get the latest scoop and trend, it’s hard to take a break from the screen and focus on your homework. Experts caution that if you get in the habit of giving your screen most of your attention, you’ll most likely cram when it comes time for the exam. That’s never good, and you wind up getting behind. What if we told you that you have time to stay in the loop while getting your studying and homework … Continue reading

Miswaak – The Natural Toothbrush Tree of Arabia

Miswaak is an organic toothbrush which is readily available, inexpensive, easy-to-use and inherently natural. It is can be easily adopted by Muslims as well as people from other faiths as an attractive green alternative to the modern toothbrush for maintaining oral hygiene. Miswaak or Siwak is the Arabic common name for twigs of Aarak trees (botanical name Salvadora persica). The use of the Miswaak can be traced back to the pre-Islamic times; hence, the influence of Islam on the usage and spread of Miswaak in the world is significant. Muslim Miswaak users have taken it as a device that should be … Continue reading

How Can You Pick the Ideal Moissanite Bracelet for Your Style?

One of the most popular and adaptable categories of accessories is bracelets. It’s impossible to say when or how this accessory gained such a following, but it’s safe to say that its significance grows with each passing day and season. However, premium moissanite requires a magnifying microscope to see the inclusions. Selecting the highest clarity option will ensure that your moissanite will shine. They range from basic leather bands and metal cuffs to bold bead Moissanite tennis bracelets and copper chains. Sorting through all these choices could seem like a challenging undertaking, but don’t worry! Only pricey metals and stones … Continue reading