Category Archives: Environment

Can Portable Toilets Create a Greener World?

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Future generations need a sustainable, safe planet, which is why industries are focusing more on how they impact the environment. Portable toilets are one example of an industry that strives to be eco-friendly. It is a green product since it’s recyclable, and you can move it from one place to another without needing a permanent toilet. Read on to learn more about how portable toilets contribute to a greener world. 1. Water Conservation Every day, the average American flushes more water down the toilet than they do for any other purpose. The good news is that you don’t need to … Continue reading →

Environmental Impact of the Global Textile Industry and Jordan’s Transition Towards a Circular Economy

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Globally, approximately 92 million tons of textile waste are generated annually. The production of a single cotton T-shirt requires around 2,700 liters of water, while a pair of sneakers weighing 550 grams results in 7 kilograms of production waste. In 2022, an individual’s textile consumption demanded 323 square meters of land and emitted 355 kilograms of CO₂. In Europe alone, an average of 12 kilograms of textile garments are discarded per person each year. Due to limited reuse and recycling infrastructure, most of this waste is exported to Asia and Africa. In China, only 20% of the 26 million tons … Continue reading →

High-Integrity Carbon Offsetting: Empowering Individuals to Take Climate Action in the MENA Region

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The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is one of the fastest-warming regions on Earth. Rising temperatures, desertification, water scarcity, and extreme weather events increasingly threaten cities like Riyadh, Dubai, and Cairo. Average per-capita emissions: 7 tCO₂e/year (vs. global 4.4 tCO₂e) Gulf countries: often >10 tCO₂e due to heavy AC use, car-dependent transport, and imported meat-heavy diets. These emissions translate into heatwaves, degraded farmland, and air pollution affecting millions. While governments invest in renewables and adaptation, individual actions remain equally crucial. What is High-Integrity Carbon Offsetting? Carbon offsetting allows individuals to neutralize unavoidable emissions by funding projects that remove or … Continue reading →

What Makes a Community Fundraiser Sustainable

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There’s a strange kind of energy around a good fundraiser. You feel it before it starts — the quiet buzz in the background, the last-minute text chains, the smell of coffee at an early morning setup. It’s messy, hopeful, human. But here’s the hard truth: most community fundraisers don’t last. According to research from NetSuite, only about 50% of nonprofit organizations are successful, and roughly 30% dissolve in less than ten years. Not because people stop caring, but because the spark isn’t supported by structure. Sustainability isn’t about how big your event gets or how much you raise. It’s about … Continue reading →

Tips for Choosing Eco-Friendly Window Blinds

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Eco-friendly window blinds are a great way to add style and beauty to your home while also being environmentally conscious. For the best price and quality, you need to do some research to choose an environmentally-friendly window blinds. Key Points There are many benefits of eco-friendly window blinds, including the fact that they can help you save money on your energy bills. Additionally, eco-friendly window blinds can also improve the quality of your indoor air and help to reduce the amount of noise pollution in your home. If you are looking for ways to go green with your window treatments, … Continue reading →

رسالة التربية البيئية

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يعد التعليم البيئي عملية شمولية تهدف الى إيجاد أفراد مسؤولين قادرين على تحديد القضايا البيئية، وإيجاد الحلول لها، ويتخذون خطوات فعالة نحو حماية البيئة. إن الوعي والمعرفة والتوجهات  والمهارات والمشاركة أسس تقود التعليم البيئي. لقد  ظهر التعليم البيئي كاداة اساسية لا غنى عنها في تعزيز الالتزام والريادة والسلوك الإيجابي لدى الأفراد، كبارا كانوا أم صغارا، فيما يتعلق بالبيئة. ومن المثير للاهتمام أن التعليم البيئي يساعد أيضا في تحسين الأداء الدراسي للطلاب. والى جانب التعليم ضمن المنظومة المدرسية، يشتمل التعليم البيئي على جميع الجهود المبذولة لتوعية المجتمع من: مواد مطبوعة ومواقع الكترونية ومدونات الانترنت والإعلام بأشكاله المتعددة وحملات التواصل الاجتماعي ..إلخ. … Continue reading →

How Going Green Can Promote Better Sleep For You and Your Family

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There are many reasons why you might want to live a greener lifestyle. Going green means that you reduce your carbon footprint, support the environment that you’re living in today, and create a better world for future generations. However, there is another major benefit to going green that many people overlook, and that’s improving your sleeping habits. Many of us struggle to get a good night’s sleep in today’s fast-paced and often chaotic world. With so many stressful things to consider in our day-to-day lives, it is often difficult to shut off at the end of a long day. However, … Continue reading →

Al-Ghabawi Landfill in Jordan: Progress and Challenges

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Every day, 4,000 tons of waste, mostly municipal solid waste (MSW), is transported to Jordan’s largest and most modern landfill, Al-Ghabawi. Situated in a semi-arid desert area 40 km from Amman, the site encompasses a 2000 km2 area of land unsuitable for cultivation  with the nearest residential area 7 km away. Most of the waste  originates from Amman, with smaller quantities coming from Russeifa and Zarqa, collectively accounting for 50% of the country’s total waste. Specialized steel-wheeled tractors drive over  the waste heaps, compacting the material and removing oxygen, which subsequently  facilitates anaerobic decomposition. Of the nine landfill’s cells, cells … Continue reading →

Are Wooden Gates Worth It?

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Gates are important – if situated at the entrance to any property they provide the first impression for visitors – so what impression do you want them to have? Is security and deterrence the key issue, is it aesthetics or is it simply functionality – a convenient way to access fields for livestock – or a combination of these? Whatever your requirement you can be assured that there’s a wooden gate option that will work for you. Read on to know the multiple benefits of wooden gates: Wood gates are generally cheaper than metal Metal gates tend to come in … Continue reading →

Environmental NGOs as a Trigger for Social Good – a Jordanian Perspective

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While growing in number and scope with each passing year, environmental NGOs in Jordan are striving to become a model in civil society participation, collaborative governance and social impact. They are demonstrating how green advocates can lead by example and become a role model for other development leaders. Those non-for-profits are challenged to not only be the watchdogs and outreach arms but also act as community organizers and change agents that our country and region aspire for. In harmony with the overall awakening of social entrepreneurship and youth movement within MENA region, green startups and community-based initiatives are climbing to … Continue reading →

How Device Trade-In Fuels Sustainable Progress

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Upgrading tech is easy. The harder part is figuring out what to do with the old stuff once you’ve moved on. Most people hold onto it without any real reason, not because they need it, but because tossing electronics in the trash feels wrong. And it should. Every device that gets made comes from materials pulled out of the ground, and many of those are in finite supply. That’s why trade-ins are such a great option. A buyback program is one of the few ways the average person can directly cut down on e-waste. A phone or computer you don’t … Continue reading →

How Professional Cleaning Services Are Reducing Their Environmental Impact

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Many cleaning businesses are changing how they provide their services, and they are trying their best to meet changing environmentally-conscious standards. They are using safer and less toxic cleaning solutions and evolving methods that have a reduced environmental impact. Natural Cleaners to Replace Toxic Ones One of the biggest and most widespread changes we are seeing in cleaning companies across the world is the changeover from toxic chemicals to natural, safe ones. It is the man-made chemicals that are tough on the environment and that create a large carbon footprint, but the ones made from naturally occurring elements are safer … Continue reading →