Category Archives: Environment

The Hunt: When A Landscape Begins To Change Before Anything Is Built

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In July 2026, I arrived on Othonoi, a small island in the Ionian Sea and the westernmost inhabited point of Greece, to take part in the Ionian Lab residency, organized by Space52 and Kalogerou1844. I did not arrive with a finished artwork in mind. I knew I wanted to work with the landscape, but I wanted the place itself to tell me what kind of image it could hold. One memory was already following me there. During a conversation in 2025 about hydrocarbon exploration in the Ionian Sea, a resident had described what earlier survey activity felt like from inside … Continue reading →

Environmental Impact of Diamond Mining and Alternatives Out There

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To make diamond jewelry, the gems we covet need to be mined. This practice is not without its problems, especially from an environmental perspective. So with that in mind, let’s look at what consumers need to know about the mark that mining leaves on our planet, and the alternatives that are out there for anyone who wants to minimize their own carbon footprint. Unveiling the Glitter: The Diamond Mining Process Diamond mining is a process shrouded in mystery for many. It starts with prospecting, where geologists search for kimberlite pipes, which are ancient pathways of volcanic activity that have carried … Continue reading →

How AI is Helping Sustainable Businesses Build Smarter Go-to-Market Strategies

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A sustainable business today may already boast of having a powerful green solution, yet they still struggle to reach its target customers. In the same way, according to the International Energy Agency, clean energy investment continues to grow worldwide, yet companies still face challenges turning their innovative projects along this line into market adoption. So instead of relying on broad campaigns now, you can use artificial intelligence to understand demand, identify promising markets, and build go-to-market (GTM) strategies that create measurable environmental and business impact to keep up. AI Turns Environmental Data Into Better Market Decisions Many sustainable businesses often … Continue reading →

Textile Waste – The Next Big Challenge After Plastic Pollution

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For decades, plastic pollution has dominated environmental discussions and policy agendas worldwide. Yet another environmental challenge is rapidly escalating and deserves equal attention: textile waste. The unprecedented expansion of the fashion industry, particularly the rise of fast fashion, has transformed the way clothes are designed, produced, consumed, and discarded. As a result, textile waste is growing at an alarming rate, creating serious environmental, economic, and social consequences that extend far beyond overflowing landfills. The global fashion industry has experienced extraordinary growth over the past two decades. Clothing production has more than doubled since 2000, while consumers now purchase approximately 60% … Continue reading →

Are Green Roofs a Viable Option for the Middle East?

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Urban green roofs have long been promoted as an easy and effective strategy for beautifying the built environment and increasing investment opportunity. The building roof is very important because it has a direct impact on thermal comfort and energy conservation in and around buildings. Urban green roofs can help to address the lack of green spaces in many urban areas. Urban green roofs provides the city with open spaces that helps reduce urban heat island effect and provides the human population on the site with a connection to the outdoors. However, we must differentiate between two types of urban green … Continue reading →

Urban Integration of Waste-to-Energy Facilities: A Comparative Case Study and Framework for Sustainable Neighborhoods

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The paper addresses the global and local shift towards the circular economy as a tool to achieve environmental sustainability and reduce climate impacts, given the global challenges of converting waste into energy. Through an analysis of global studies, the trend towards the circular economy and successful global standards, specifically the Danish model (Copenhill WTE plant) and Singapore (Tuas One WTE Plant), and how we utilize waste and achieve sustainability, this study discusses global strategies in the local context in Jordan, where it identifies current infrastructure challenges and proposes a sustainable local framework aimed at improving waste management and supporting the … Continue reading →

How to Introduce Sustainable Home Cleaning Practices

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You may not be able to control the waste that happens outside of your home, but your home is your domain. You have some control over what happens there, and you can actively work to limit waste. In the area of home cleaning, you can conserve resources and ensure that wastage is minimized so that your impact on the environment is a positive one. Limit Water Usage One of the most egregious wastes that takes place when people clean their homes is in the amount of water they use up. Keep in mind that a hose will use far more … Continue reading →

Beyond the Blue Economy: The Rise of Integrated Circular Coastal Systems

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For decades, the Blue Economy has inspired governments, industries, and researchers to rethink humanity’s relationship with the oceans. By promoting sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, maritime transport, offshore renewable energy, coastal tourism, and marine biotechnology, it has demonstrated that economic growth and environmental stewardship can coexist [1–3]. Today, the Blue Economy contributes significantly to global development while supporting millions of jobs and generating substantial economic value across coastal regions. Yet, despite its remarkable achievements, the concept is reaching a new crossroads. The environmental challenges of the twenty-first century extend well beyond the sustainable exploitation of marine resources. They now encompass water scarcity, … Continue reading →

Solid Waste Management in Bahrain

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The Kingdom of Bahrain is an archipelago of around 33 islands, the largest being the Bahrain Island. The population of Bahrain is around 1.68 million marked by population density of 2,241 persons per km2, which is the highest in the entire GCC region. The country has the distinction of being the highest per capita waste generator worldwide which is estimated at around 906.7 kg of waste per person per year. Rising population, high waste generation growth rate, limited land availability and scarcity of waste disposal sites has made solid waste management a highly challenging task for policy makers, urban planners … Continue reading →

Egypt’s Water Crisis – Recipe for Disaster

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Egypt has been suffering from severe water scarcity in recent years. Uneven water distribution, misuse of water resources and inefficient irrigation techniques are some of the major factors playing havoc with water security in the country. Egypt has only 20 cubic meters per person of internal renewable freshwater resources, and as a result the country relies heavily on the Nile River for its main source of water. The River Nile is the backbone of Egypt’s industrial and agricultural sector and is the primary source of drinking water for the population.   Rising populations and rapid economic development in the countries … Continue reading →

Analysis of a Composting Facility

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The composting process is a complex interaction between organic waste and the microorganisms within the waste. The microorganisms that carry out this process fall into three groups: bacteria, fungi, and actinomycetes. Actinomycetes are a form of fungi-like bacteria that break down organic matter. The first stage of the biological activity is the consumption of easily available sugars by bacteria, which causes a fast rise in temperature. The second stage involves bacteria and actinomycetes that cause cellulose breakdown. The last stage is concerned with the breakdown of the tougher lignins by fungi. The composting process occurs when biodegradable waste is piled together … Continue reading →

How To Say ‘No’ to Disposables: Useful Tips

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The waste quantities in all parts of the world are increasing many folds. In the past three decades, the waste quantities have almost been doubled. The per capita waste generation is alarmingly high especially in GCC countries. The municipal and governmental authorities have to spend huge resources in collection, storage, transportation, treatment and disposal of these wastes. With limited recycling facilities and absence of reusing culture, more quantities of the waste is now to be managed. Major part of our municipal waste is still heading towards our landfill sites where it is being dumped, compacted and covered. The landfills are … Continue reading →