Category Archives: Environment

E-Waste Management: Perspectives from Egypt

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As the person in charge of reducing my company’s environmental impact and maintaining our ISO 14K certification, I had to find a solution for the ever growing number of discarded mobile phones from our employees, partners and 30+ million customers! I explored almost every initiative related to e-waste management in Egypt. I participated in forums addressing the problem, attended meetings full of great ideas and intentions, met local and expat experts, participated in student competitions offering solutions and contacted overseas entities with great track record like Close The Gap, Umicore and Greencyc. Despite all of these resources, I couldn’t find … Continue reading →

10 Ways Seniors Can Save Money by Green Living

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Anyone could save money by adopting green living practices. Seniors have an even higher chance of leading a more economical and fulfilling life in their retirement. Leading an eco-friendly lifestyle can help seniors to save a significant amount of precious money. The lifestyle options suggested for a green living will not suffocate you. They will still allow you to lead your life usually. Your life will significantly improve. Here are 10 easy green living tips for seniors to save money, conserve natural resources and thus lead a more satisfying life: 1. Save Energy Keep your crawl spaces and attics insulated … Continue reading →

Gas Flaring in Iraq: A “Burning” Issue

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Ever since crude oil production started in the 19th century, gas flaring and venting were born with it. Companies and even some governments found associated gas a nuisance that had to be flared and vented if continued and increasing crude oil production was to be achieved. But the value of gas as a source of energy and its environmental benefits were gradually realised and some governments introduced regulations to limit gas flaring to the minimum. However, the problem is still with us and the World Bank estimates that in 2017 gas flaring was at a level of around 140 billion … Continue reading →

5 Sustainable Resolutions to Embrace in 2025

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As the new year approaches, it’s not just about setting resolutions for personal growth. It’s also the perfect opportunity to reflect on how we can take steps toward a healthier planet. Making sustainable choices doesn’t necessitate a full lifestyle overhaul; instead, they can begin with small yet meaningful adjustments. Let’s dive into five easy, yet impactful, resolutions you can adopt in 2025 to champion the environment without adding stress to your daily routine! 1. Rethink Your Waste: Reuse and Recycle Are you ready for a change? The good news is that small adjustments can make a huge difference when it … Continue reading →

5 Ways To Become A Conscious Consumer

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In recent years, an increasing number of individuals have become more aware of what is known as conscious consumerism and have begun to practice it. People’s shopping decisions are impacted by their desire to positively contribute to economic, environmental, and social movements when they are aware of consumers. As a result, the work of many sectors to protect the environment and improve the living conditions of the economically and socially downtrodden will be aided. Simply said, aware customers, are increasingly purchasing firms that wish to make a difference and safeguard the planet’s, animals’, and employees’ well-being across many social sectors. … Continue reading →

10 projets écologiques destinés aux écoliers

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Prendre soin de notre écologie, c’est important. Notre propension à exterminer la nature de jour en jour doit cesser. Dans de nombreuses écoles, les petits écoliers apprennent à protéger la nature. Divers projets écologiques ont été lancés afin de sauver la nature: Nous propose 10 idées de projets écologiques destinés à encourager un comportement « vert » chez les écoliers. Les instituteurs pourront aussi se servir de ces informations afin de trouver plus d’idées. D’abord, nous aimerions attirer votre attention sur les principaux facteurs de risque qui nuisent à l’environnement. Prenez connaissance de la liste ci-dessous: Réchauffement climatique ; Catastrophes naturelles ; Pollution en … Continue reading →

15 Inspirational Quotes On The Environment

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With the New Year’s upon us, global citizens are beginning to think about their goals and what they want to accomplish in 2025. Many people focus on their finances, while others may be thinking about their health and relationships, students are more likely to think, “who could help with my homework” or “how to get a good grade”. Yet there is still one relationship that many people have forgotten: our relationship with Earth. In May of 2006, the film “An Inconvenient Truth” was released and for the first time in a long time, our environmental needs and causes was on … Continue reading →

Eco-friendly Ways To Prevent Pests From Entering Our Homes

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Pests are universally considered as undesirable and unwanted housemates. This is rightfully so because not only do pests partake in your food uninvited, they also leave destruction in their wake and they are dangerous vectors of diseases. Termites leave the most significant amount of destruction among household pests. Termites can wreck entire rooms if left uncontrolled. Some pests like mosquitoes, ants, bed bugs and ticks just hang around in your house to cause pain and discomfort. Rats, mice, flies and cockroaches not only steal or freeload on your food items, they spoil food or leave undesirable traces of their bad … Continue reading →

Environmental Impacts of HVAC Manufacturing

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HVAC manufacturing is pivotal to providing comfort to people inside their homes, workplaces, and other indoor environments. But how often do heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) manufacturers consider their impact on the outdoor environment? According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, more than half of the energy homes use is for heating or air conditioning. That’s a lot of energy! Such a big impact means HVAC manufacturers also have a big responsibility to evaluate and improve their environmental impact. How HVAC Manufacturing Impacts the Environment Like other production lifecycles, HVAC manufacturing can have a significant impact on the environment. … Continue reading →

إحراق الغاز وهدره في العراق: قضية ملتهبة

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منذ أن بدأ إنتاج النفط الخام في القرن التاسع عشر كان حرق الغاز وهدره متلازمان معه حيث وجدت الشركات المستخرجة للنفط  بل وبعض الحكومات ايضا، أن الغاز المصاحب هو مصدر إزعاج وانه من الضروري التخلص منه او اتلافه بطريقة او باخرى إذا كان  لإنتاج النفط الخام ان يستمرم ويزيد إنتاجه. لكن قيمة الغاز كمصدر للطاقة وفوائده البيئية بدأت تتحق تدريجيًا ، وأدخلت بعض الحكومات أنظمة للحد من حرق الغاز إلى الحد الأدنى. ومع ذلك ، لا تزال المشكلة قائمة لدينا ، وتشير تقديرات البنك الدولي والذي اسس المبادرة العالمية للحد من حرق الغاز إلى أن حرق الغاز في عام 2017 … Continue reading →

Everything You Should Know About E-Waste Recycling Process

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E-waste has been on a dramatic rise after the introduction of smartphones, tablets, headphones, virtual reality gear and other consumable electronic devices. With that in mind, e-waste recycling is now more important than ever before. What is e-waste recycling? E-waste is the process of recycling electronic products at or near the end of their “useful life.” These electronic products include computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers, fax machines, smartphones, tables and many more common Android and Apple electronic products. Many of these products can be reused, refurbished, or recycled. Moving forward, I believe that e-waste will also be needed for emerging … Continue reading →

Eco-Friendly Lifestyle for Muslims – 6 Practical Steps

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We live in a world with rampant environmental degradation and an overconsumption of natural resources. The situation has escalated to a level that inaction today means the end of civilization as we know it in the near future. An eco-friendly lifestyle is no longer a choice; it is a necessity. Islam teaches us to live in harmony with nature. Muslims should live modestly and refrain from being either too miserly or too flagrant in their spending. Examining the need for an eco-friendly lifestyle and the Islamic ruling is important. In this green living guide for Muslims, we will look at … Continue reading →