Category Archives: Environment

How Minimalism and Sustainability Go Hand in Hand

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A topic that has been gathering momentum as of late. The idea of sustainability is rapidly becoming a popular trend and the reduction in fossil fuel usage is testament to that fact. However, sustainability is not just found in the energy sector. Sustainability has become a trend in all aspects of life. So much so that it has become a lifestyle for some. Minimalism has rapidly become a popular way of life as well, providing great benefits to those living according to it. To start, it is important to define these terms and how they can relate to one another. … Continue reading →

The Importance of an Environmentally-Friendly Hajj

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Despite the spiritual perfection of the rites of the Hajj pilgrimage, there are some deep issues with its practical implementation. In a journey where one is meant to recalibrate one’s consciousness of the one true Creator, it seems paradoxical that such an excursion should lead to environmental harm (or destruction). Why is it then that I walk the street of the Haram (sacred land) and find them littered with boxes of chicken and rice, strewn on the curb in front of beggars who offer to pray for you in exchange of spare change? A Deluge of Waste In 7:31, the … Continue reading →

Recycling and Artwork: An Environmental Approach to Art

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Art and recycling goes hand-in-hand. Eco-artists are, nowadays, transforming old, recycled and reused object into amazing pieces of contemporary art. The trend started gaining prominence in 1980s when museums and galleries in the Western world opened their doors for such innovation and creativity. In recent years, many artists in the Middle East has started expressing their support for recycling and sustainability through artworks where they merge traditional tone with contemporary themes creating attractive installation art that express local cultural heritage in the larger public interests. Artists are expressing their emotions and ideas through a wide range of recyclables glass, beverage … Continue reading →

Waste Management Implications of 3D Printing

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The rapid deployment of 3D printing is one of the most exciting developments since the appearance of the smart phone. This is technology with some serious potential to change how and where goods are manufactured, transforming supply chains. The New Scientist has gone so far as to herald 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, as ushering in a second industrial revolution. But is anyone thinking about how what this new development means for the waste sector? Whilst the technology is already being put to some dubious uses, the ability to manufacture pretty much anything wherever and whenever it’s needed is certainly appealing. Interest isn’t … Continue reading →

The Spiritual Benefits of Ramadan Fasting

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Our environment is more than trees, water, land, and air. It is a sense of peace, an understanding of our place in our society. It sustains our satisfaction in life and our interest in caring for the life around us. Recognizing the sustaining forces that make up our environment sometimes requires a time of deep introspection. Few practices in the human repertoire can guide us to deep introspection like the profound practice of fasting in the holy month of Ramadan. For one full month in every year, fasting is required for Muslims all over the world. The day-long fasting process in … Continue reading →

An Introduction to Materials Recovery Facility

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A Material Recovery Facility (MRF) is a building to receive, sort, process and store recyclable materials to be shipped and marketed to end-users. A materials recovery facility accepts materials, whether source separated or mixed, and separates, processes and stores them for later use as raw materials for remanufacturing and reprocessing. The main function of the MRF is to maximize the quantity of recyclables processed, while producing materials that will generate the highest possible revenues in the market. MRFs can also function to process wastes into a feedstock for biological conversion or into a fuel source for the production of energy. … Continue reading →

خمس إجراءات صديقة للبيئة لتعزيز ثقافة الشركة المستدامة

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ازداد الوعي لدى الناس بتأثير الاحتباس الحراري، وهم يسعون بجهدٍ عالٍ لإيجاد وسائل للحفاظ على البيئة، حتى أن الشركات في مختلف القطاعات تساهم بدور كبير في هذا التوجه من خلال تبني ممارسات وإجراءات صديقة للبيئة. إن لم تقم شركتك حتى الان بتبني أي إجراء أو استراتيجية لتصبح صديقة للبيئة، فإن الوقت قد حان للقيام بهذه الخطوة. هنالك العديد من المنافع التي يمكنك ان تحصل عليها كشركة بما فيه ما يلي: سيكون لك دور في إنقاذ البيئة. تحسين صورة الشركة والعلامة التجارية الخاصة بك لأن العملاء/الزبائن يدعمون دائماً الشركات التي تقف وراء قضية نبيلة. استقطاب الموظفين الملائمين لأنهم أيضاً يهتمون باختيار … Continue reading →

How Cleanliness is Next to Greenliness

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There are usually many objectives of cleaning a home or office and the things in it. One of them is to achieve a certain level comfort and freshness while the other is to maintain the aesthetic appeal of the space around. However, when it comes to choosing the right cleaning products and technologies, it is important and beneficial to go the eco-friendly way. Many manufacturers, in a bid to reduce their carbon footprint, are striving to come up with cleaning products that are made from environmentally-friendly ingredients. Such products are not only safer or less toxic to use, but also … Continue reading →

شهر رمضان والتحول نحو الأستدامة

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شهر رمضان محطة للتزود بالوقود ومساحة لتغيير نمط الأستهلاك والعيش ببساطة على هذا الكوكب.  أن سبب الأزمة البيئية وأزمة الماء والطاقة والغذاء هو فشل الإنسان في مُهمة الخلافة وادراك دوره الحضاري كشاهد ومستخلف. التحول نحو الأستدامة يتطلب تغيير أنماط الأنتاج والأستهلاك للتصدي للفقر والتغير المناخي وهذا يستلزم التحول الكلي في نمط التنمية والعيش و تسخير المعرفة المحلية و الإبتكار والقيم والأخلاق وتطير  نماذج محلية للتنمية الطيبة  من خلال الحراك الأخضر أو الجهاد، و الإبتكار الأخضر أو الاجتهاد، و أسلوب الحياة الأخضر أو الزُهد كما هو موضح أدناه. الحراك الأخضر يعني النضال ضد الإختلالات و الظلم و الفساد التي تُخِل بالحياة … Continue reading →

Easy Eco-Friendly Habits for Students: How to Make a Difference

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Sustainability has become no longer a question of choice. With the danger of climate change and environmental decline looming over the world, people must now develop green tendencies to reverse their impact. The students, in particular, have a significant responsibility to make the world more sustainable. By instilling simple green habits in daily life, the students can reduce their carbon footprints while setting an example that others can look up to and follow. 1. Choose Sustainable Transport One of the easiest things that students can do to ensure sustainability is by choosing greener modes of transportation. Instead of driving or … Continue reading →

Food Waste in Ramadan: Trends and Counter-Measures

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Muslims countries, Arab nations in particular, generate huge quantities of food waste which increases substantially during the month of Ramadan. As per conservative estimates, around 15-25% of all food purchased or prepared during Ramadan find its way to the garbage bin before even being used or consumed. Food Waste Trends in Ramadan The trend shows that during Ramadan, the demand for beef, mutton, chicken and related meat products increases by almost 50% of the normal demand, which in itself is very high. Similar is the fate of other related food items like vegetables, fruits and dairy products etc. which are … Continue reading →

Beyond Brightness: The Essential Features of LED Lighting for Green Buildings

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Have you ever thought about how important good lighting is for your business? LED lighting does more than just help people see— can enhance productivity in offices and provide crucial safety in warehouses during power outages. There’s more to LED lighting than simply illuminating a space. Let’s explore the features that make LED lights essential in any commercial or industrial setting. Corridor Function Imagine walking down a dim corridor. As you move forward, the lights gradually brighten. Once you pass, they dim again. It feels like magic—but it’s actually smart LED technology at work. This feature relies on motion sensors … Continue reading →