Author Archives: Salman Zafar

About Salman Zafar

Salman Zafar is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of EcoMENA. He is a consultant, ecopreneur and journalist with expertise across in waste management, renewable energy, environment protection and sustainable development. Salman has successfully accomplished a wide range of projects in the areas of biomass energy, biogas, waste-to-energy, recycling and waste management. He has participated in numerous conferences and workshops as chairman, session chair, keynote speaker and panelist. He is proactively engaged in creating mass awareness on renewable energy, waste management and environmental sustainability across the globe Salman Zafar can be reached at salman@ecomena.org

Eco-Friendly Waste Solutions for Sustainable Homes

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Looking for ways to manage waste sustainably at home? You’re not alone. Many struggle with reducing household waste while maintaining an eco-friendly lifestyle amid growing environmental concerns. Effective solutions exist to tackle this challenge. From composting to recycling, you can transform your home into a green haven with practical steps. For larger waste concerns, consider professional help like Same Day Rubbish Removal. They offer quick, responsible disposal services to support your sustainable goals effortlessly.   Defining Zero Waste Living Ever wondered what “zero waste” truly means for your home? It’s a lifestyle aimed at minimizing waste, redirecting as much as … Continue reading →

The Case for Renewables-Powered Desalination in MENA

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Desalination is a water treatment process that separates salts from saline water to produce potable water. The desalination process uses large amount of energy to produce pure water from saltwater source, such as seawater. Saltwater is fed into the process, and the result is an output stream of pure water and another stream of waster with high salt concentration. Desalination techniques are mainly classified into two types: Processes based on physical change in the state of the water, and Processes using a membrane that employ the concept of filtration. There are more than 20,000 industrial-scale desalination units worldwide, with combined … Continue reading →

Reasons Why Camping is Bad for the Environment

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Camping is the reserve of the eco-conscious among us. Instead of booking into hotels which use a huge amount of electricity, we head to campsites when we go away. It doesn’t take a genius to work out that sleeping under the stars is better for the environment. But, it would be naive to assume camping is without worry altogether. In truth, this issue stands to do a fair amount of damage to our environment as well. What’s worse, fewer people realize it. Hence why we’re going to take a closer look at the dark environmental side of camping: 1. A … Continue reading →

Renewable Energy in Morocco: Potential and Progress

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Morocco, being one of the largest energy importers in MENA, is making concerted efforts to reduce its reliance on imported fossil fuels. Renewable energy is an attractive proposition as Morocco has almost complete dependence on imported energy carriers. In 2022, Morocco spent around US$13.5 billion on all energy imports (crude oil and oil products, coal, natural gas and electricity). Annual electricity consumption in Morocco was 38 TWh in 2022, and is steadily increasing at a rate of around 7 percent each year. The major sources of renewable energy in Morocco are solar and wind power. Wind energy potential is excellent … Continue reading →

Renewables Overtake Coal as the Main Energy Source in Germany

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Germany, Europe’s largest economy, is aiming to generate 80 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2030. Additionally, Germany is currently in the process of abandoning nuclear power by 2022 and is making plans for a long-term exit from the use of coal. This change signifies progress for Europe as a whole. According to a research from the Fraunhofer Organization of Applied Science, hydroelectric, solar, wind, and biomass energy generated 275.2 terawatt hours (TWh) of electricity in 2024 which accounted for 62.7 of total electricity generation in the country. The share of green energy in Germany’s power production has … Continue reading →

How Miniaturized Assays Contribute to Sustainable Scientific Research

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Laboratories play a leading role in solving difficult global challenges. These include health, agriculture, and climate problems. But traditional research practices can create their own issues. Labs often consume large amounts of plastic, energy, and chemicals. These habits produce waste and raise environmental concerns. Many scientists are now looking for cleaner, more sustainable solutions. One promising answer lies in miniaturization. Smaller assays now allow scientists to reduce waste and save costs. They also bring more flexibility into the research process. These tools are changing how labs operate from the ground up. They encourage sustainability without lowering the quality of science. … Continue reading →

استخدامات مختلفة للطاقة الشمسية في جميع أنحاء المنزل

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هل تعلم أنه يمكن استخدام الطاقة الشمسية بعدة طرق مختلفة في المنزل؟ في هذا المقال، سنناقش ١٠ طرق مختلفة يمكن من خلالها استخدام الطاقة الشمسية لجعل حياتك أسهل. من تزويد منزلك بالطاقة إلى تسخين المياه، إن الطاقة الشمسية لديها الكثير لتقدمه! استمر في القراءة للحصول على المزيد من المعلومات حول كيفية استخدام الطاقة الشمسية في حياتك اليومية. ١. توفير الكهرباء من أشهر استخدامات الطاقة الشمسية في المنزل هو توفير الكهرباء. في الواقع، وفقًا لجمعية صناعات الطاقة الشمسية، تعد الطاقة الشمسية الآن مصدر الطاقة الأسرع نموًا في الولايات المتحدة، وهذا يرجع إلى التقدم التكنولوجي، الذي جعل الألواح الشمسية أكثر كفاءة وأقل … Continue reading →

5 Biggest Environmental Problems Ukraine is Facing

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In the last few years, global awareness of environmental problems has increased. The Ukrainian government has not been successful in meeting EU standards for air pollution, and there is little progress in reversing the trend. Read on to know the top environmental issues being faced by Ukraine: 1. Air Pollution This is the most well-known pollution problem in Ukraine. It usually occurs on hot summer days when air from forest fires pollutes cities near forests and peat bogs near industrial areas. The thickness of smog in the air in these cities makes it impossible to see any buildings in the … Continue reading →

A Message on World Environment Day

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The World Environment Day implores us to appreciate the beauty of nature and its importance, and to take forward the call to protect the Earth that we share. The World Environment Day invites you to think about how we are part of nature and how intimately we depend on it. It challenges us to find fun and exciting ways to experience and cherish this vital relationship. People and Nature The World Environment urge us to think about how we are part of nature and how intimately we depend on it. It challenges us to find fun and exciting ways to … Continue reading →

How to Conserve Water at Home: An Easy Guide

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There is no doubt that we are spoilt in the developed world: We use far too much water, and we really should be doing something about it. The problem is that we live in houses that are already predisposed to wasting water. Granted, these days, if you buy a new home, it should be environmentally sound with the latest domestic water conservation strategies in place. However, what if you live in an older house or in a more modern one that has been poorly maintained? This article sheds light on where you are using the most water and how you … Continue reading →

الاهتمام بالبيئة وتعزيز احترام الذات

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إن الاهتمام بالبيئة له دور كبير لشعور الانسان بالقيمة والفائدة، فإن الاعتناء بالنباتات مثلاً ومشاهدتها تنمو تعطيك شعوراً بأنك قد أحدثت فرقاُ في حياة كائن حي. العلاقة بين العناية بالبيئة والصحة النفسية عندما يبدأ الانسان بتقدير ذاته والعناية بصحته البدنية، هنا يبداً التعافي النفسي للإنسان ومن هنا عندما يهتم الانسان بالبيئة فإن وعيه يزداد ايجابياً مما يعزز صحته النفسية. هذه الجرعة من الثقة بالنفس وتقدير الذات تحدث فرقاً كبيراُ في حياة الأشخاص المتعافين من مشاكل نفسية وجسدية، فإذا كان شخص ما يتعافى من الإدمان ويتلقى العلاج، وبدأ يومه بري النباتات مثلاُ وقام بنشاطات إعادة تدوير وإعادة استخدام، فسيشعر بالرضى عن … Continue reading →

تأثير البيئة الطبيعية على صحتك العقلية

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يقضي الكثير منا أيام العمل في الداخل تحت ضوء الفلورسنت مع اتصالٍ ضعيف أو معدوم بالعالم الطبيعي. لطيف كما يبدو للحصول على بعض الهواء النقي أو المشي بعد العمل، ولكن التفكير في الأمر قد يكون مرهقاً، خاصة عندما الأريكة تدعوك إلى المنزل بعد يوم طويل. لكن قضاء معظم الوقت في الداخل ليس جيداً لصحتك، وقد كشفت مجموعة متزايدة من الأبحاث المزايا العديدة التي يتمتع بها التواجد في الطبيعة على صحتك الجسدية والعقلية. تأثير بيئتك على صحتك العقلية في عالمنا الغربي الحديث، يقضي الكثير من الناس معظم وقتهم في الداخل. علاوة على ذلك، نحن نعيش في وقت يقضي فيه الكثير منا … Continue reading →