Category Archives: Environment

How MENA Eco-Creators Turn TikTok Views Into Action

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A beach cleanup video shot in Alexandria can pull two million views. The cleanup itself might pull eleven volunteers. That gap is the real story of environmental content in the Middle East and North Africa right now. Attention is cheap here. Turnout isn’t. And the creators who close that gap are doing a handful of specific things the rest of the field keeps missing. The audience is already sitting there MENA doesn’t have a reach problem. As of October 2025, Saudi Arabia and the UAE were among the countries with the highest TikTok penetration per adult population on the globe—around … Continue reading →

From TikTok Views to Real Change: MENA Eco-Creators Making an Impact

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The fast change of social media in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) has led to a shift in how people do climate activism. In the past, people pushed for the environment by going to official meetings or making long reports. Now, people spread the message about the environment with short, bold videos and images. People creating content in places like Dubai and Cairo turn viewers into people who want to help in their cities and towns. This is making real changes for the earth, all from their phones. Digital content strategies are very important for these digital leaders. … Continue reading →

السماد من المخلفات الغذائية في المنزل

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يضيف البستانيون والمزارعون السماد بشكل عام إلى التربة لتحسين خصائصه الفيزيائية، فالسماد ببساطة هو مادة عضوية متحللة – يمكن أن يكون غُصين مادة عضوية، ويمكن كذلك أن يكون قشر الموز والبيض. سنتعرف في هذه المقالة على كيفية الاستفادة من المخلفات العضوية في منازلنا وتحويلها لسماد عضوي. مؤخراً ساهم انتشار الوعي البيئي والاهتمام بالصحة في نمو الطلب على الأطعمة العضوية والطبيعية خصوصاً تلك المزروعة في المنزل. وبات الناس مهتمين أكثر بتبني الممارسات المستدامة في منازلهم؛ ومن ذلك إنتاج السماد الطبيعي في المنزل من خلال إعادة تدوير النفايات العضوية بداءً بالمخلفات الغذائية إلى أوراق الشجر المتساقط في الحديقة. لماذا (الكومبوست) يفيد البيئة؟ … Continue reading →

How To Check An Environmental Claim Before You Repeat It

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A company announces that a product is carbon neutral, that a facility runs on renewable energy, or that a target has been met three years early. The announcement travels, gets quoted in presentations, and ends up in a student’s dissertation as a fact. Somewhere along that chain, usually right at the start, nobody checked. Checking is more possible than it used to be. Regulators in several markets now police environmental claims directly, and a large amount of the underlying data is public, free and well documented. What follows is the practical version, aimed at anyone who writes, teaches or advises … Continue reading →

Carbon Offsetting in Practice: Why the Quality and Mix of Carbon Projects Matter

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Carbon offsetting is often reduced to a simple calculation: estimate emissions, purchase an equivalent number of carbon credits, and claim that the impact has been addressed. In practice, the decision is much more complicated. A tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent may look identical in a spreadsheet, but the project behind that tonne can be very different. Some projects prevent emissions, some reduce them, and others remove carbon from the atmosphere. Storage may last for very different periods, and the risks associated with each project can vary substantially. For individuals and businesses trying to make more responsible climate decisions, the important … Continue reading →

Circular Economy in GCC: Potential, Prospects and Challenges

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The concept of a circular economy has been gaining a lot of momentum on the agenda of many countries in recent years. In its core, it describes an economic model which opposes the current so-called linear economy, where output is produced, used and disposed at the end of its lifespan. In contrast, circular economy advocates suggest a model in which raw materials used during the life cycle of a good are completely reintegrated into the production process. Circular economy, therefore, means more than just to recycle your old appliances, but includes considerations about how to redefine products and services in … Continue reading →

نصائح سلمان ظَفَر في العمل البيئي

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سلمان ظَفَر ؛ مؤسس مبادرة EcoMENA يتحدث لِباڤاني براكاش من المبادرة التطوعية ( طوق آسيا الأخضر -Green Collar Asia  ) عن توجهات الصناعة النظيفة , ويعرض نصائحاً للمحترفين الذين يحاولون دخول مجال الطاقة المتجددة و إدارة المخلفات . طوق آسيا الأخضر : كيف أصبحت مهتماً بشدّة بتقنيات الطاقة المتجددة و إدارة المخلفات ؟ سلمان ظَفَر : إنني حاصل على شهادة الهندسة الكيميائية . وبعد إنهائي لبرنامج الماجستير في عام 2004 , حصلت على فرصة العمل كزميل بحث في مشاريع طاقة الغاز الحيوي واسعة النطاق والتي ساهمت ببداية دخولي مجال إدارة المخلفات والطاقة الحيوية .  أثناء مسارعملي في الزمالة , كنت … Continue reading →

Everything You Need to Know About Recycling of Glass

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Glass and bottles are a large component of waste due to their weight and density consisting of bottles, broken glassware, light bulbs and other items. The glass bottle use is not much declining due to rising consumers, high consumption and introduction of a variety of soft drinks and juices. Glass recycling is in early stages in many countries due to lack of segregation, environmental awareness and economic reasons. Management of glass bottles is a major challenge as it takes millions of years to degrade glass naturally. Glass bottles and jars are 100% recyclable and can be recycled endlessly without any … Continue reading →

Digital Examinations: How Paperless Testing Improves Sustainability and Operational Performance for Large-Scale Administrations

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Every year, schools, universities, certification bodies, and testing organizations consume billions of sheets of paper solely for examination purposes. This enormous demand contributes to the loss of hundreds of thousands of trees and places significant pressure on natural resources. Paperless examinations present a modern alternative that not only reduces environmental harm but also enhances efficiency for institutions responsible for large-scale assessments. By replacing traditional paper-based testing with digital solutions, organizations can eliminate substantial paper waste while reducing operational costs by as much as 40–60 percent. Institutions that adopt digital assessment systems frequently experience faster processing times, stronger security measures, and … Continue reading →

The Future Of Dermatological Testing: Is Vegan The Way Forward?

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The rapidly growing consumer awareness surrounding ethical choices in skincare and cosmetics is pushing the industry to evolve. The idea of ‘vegan’ extends far beyond diet, reaching into every aspect of consumer lifestyle choices, including beauty and healthcare products. Traditional dermatological tests involve allergen and irritation checks, often performed on animals or using animal-derived substances. Vegan dermatological testing, on the other hand, utilizes cutting-edge technology to mimic human responses without causing harm to living beings. This harmonizes with a wider societal shift toward ethical and sustainable practices, making skincare compatible with moral and ethical considerations. Understanding Dermatological Testing When the … Continue reading →

The Environmental Benefits of Buying Pre Owned Products

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There is something satisfying about buying something new. The box is clean. Everything is untouched. You get that little moment when you open the packaging and think, this is mine. Fair enough. But does everything really need to be brand new? Probably not. Look around your home for a moment. There are probably things you have owned for years that still work perfectly well. A phone. A games console. A chair. Maybe an old laptop that spends most of its time in a cupboard. It works. You just don’t use it anymore. That is where buying pre owned products can … Continue reading →

الإيمان والعمل البيئي في الشرق الأوسط وشمال إفريقيا

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أدركت مبادرة الإيمان من أجل الأرض التي أطلقها برنامج الأمم المتحدة للبيئة، أهمية دور المنظمات الدينية حول العالم في توجيه جهود التصدي للتغير المناخي. يؤمن 84% من سكان العالم بوجود قوة إلهية تتجسد في مجموعة من المبادئ والقيم. لذلك، تتمتع المنظمات والقيادات الدينية بقدرة كبيرة على توجيه العمل اليومي للأفراد المتدينين. كل الديانات السماوية تدعو إلى العبادة واحترام الطبيعة التي هي من خلق الله. أهمية العلاقة بين الإيمان والبيئة تستطيع القيادات الدينية المساهمة في بناء القدرات والتوعية والتعليم، وبالتالي ترجمة الحس بالمسؤولية نحو البيئة الى ممارسات عملية على أرض الواقع. يقع على عاتق حكومة بعض الدول ذات التوجهات الدينية، مسؤولية … Continue reading →