Category Archives: Environment

المنظمات البيئية غير الحكومية كمحفزات للصالح الاجتماعي – منظور أردني

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مع  تزايد عددها ونطاق عملها على مر الأعوام , تسعى المنظمات البيئية غير الحكومية في الأردن  لتصبح أنموذجا في المساهمة الفاعلة من المجتمع المدني والحوكمة التشاركية والاثر الاجتماعي.  فهي   تثبت كيف يمكن  للبيئيين (الخضر) أن يكونوا قدوة تحتذى من قبل غيرهم من قادة التنمية. تواجه هذه المؤسسات  غير الربحية  تحديات مختلفة ليس فقط  من خلال دورها الرقابي و التوعوي  بل أيضا من خلال عملها في التنظيم  المجتمعي وكعناصر للتغيير الذي نطمح اليه في وطننا والمنطقة . انسجاما مع الصحوة  العامة التي تشهدها منطقة الشرق الأوسط وشمال افريقيا من ريادة اجتماعية وحركات شبابية،  ، بدأت  المشاريع الريادية والمبادرات المنطلقة من المجتمع … Continue reading →

What are Biofuels: Things You Should Know

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Biofuel refers to liquid or gaseous fuels that are predominantly produced from biomass. A variety of fuels can be produced from biomass resources including liquid fuels, such as ethanol, methanol, biodiesel, Fischer-Tropsch diesel, and gaseous fuels, such as hydrogen and methane. Resource Base for Biofuels Production The biomass resource base for biofuels production is composed of a wide variety of forestry and agricultural resources, industrial processing residues, municipal solid wastes and urban wood residues. The agricultural resources include grains used for biofuels production, animal manures and residues, and crop residues derived primarily from corn and small grains (e.g., wheat straw). … Continue reading →

أسلوب حياة أخضر

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تبني “أسلوب حياة أخضر” هو محاولة لترشيد استغلال الفرد أو المجتمع للموارد الطبيعية عن طريق تغيير أساليب النقل واستهلاك الطاقة، واستخدام المياه وغيرها. ويعنى أسلوب الحياة الأخضر بتلبية الاحتياجات البيئية والاجتماعية، والاقتصادية الحالية دون المساس بقدرة الأجيال المقبلة على تلبية احتياجاتها. ويعد انخفاض حجم البصمة البيئية أو الكربونية هو النتيجة الطبيعية لأسلوب المعيشة المستدامة. ويعتبر تلوث المياه، وتلوث التربة، وتلوث الهواء، والتخلص من النفايات والمحافظة على الموارد الطبيعية، وحماية الحياة البرية من التحديات البيئية الرئيسية التي تواجه البشرية. ولكلٍ منا دور يمكن أن يلعبه لتحقيق الاستدامة، وذلك من خلال تبني أسلوب حياة خضراء. وفيما يلي بعض النصائح التي يمكن أن … Continue reading →

The Significance of E-Waste Management

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E-waste is the fastest growing waste stream, and its disposal is a major environmental concern in all parts of the world. More than 50 million tons of e-waste is generated every year with major fraction finding its way to landfills and dumpsites. E-waste comprises as much as 8% of the municipal solid waste stream in rich nations, such as those in GCC. Globally only 15 – 20 percent of e-waste is recycled while the rest is dumped into developing countries. However, in the Middle East, merely 5 percent of e-waste is sent to recycling facilities (which are located in Asia, … Continue reading →

Sustainability in Islam: An Infographic

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Islam has a long tradition of teaching respect for God’s creatures and responsible use of natural resources. Muslims have historically embodied their role as khalifah, or stewards, and how contemporary Muslims are enacting this stewardship through environmental protection. The infographic below shares ways to easily live more sustainably, emphasizing affordable solutions. Whether you change some of your habits, volunteer with a Muslim-led environmental nonprofit organization, or help in another way, you can learn more about Islam’s relationship to sustainability. The protection of natural resources and respectful treatment of plants and animals has long been a part of the Muslim way … Continue reading →

Solid Waste Management Challenges in the Middle East

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Middle East is one of the most prolific waste generating regions of the world. Solid waste management in the Middle East is bogged down by major challenges like lavish lifestyles, ineffective legislation, infrastructural roadblocks, indifferent public attitude and lack of environmental awareness. High standards of living are contributing to more generation of waste which when coupled with lack of waste collection and disposal facilities have transformed ‘trash’ into a liability. Major Hurdles The general perception towards waste is that of indifference and apathy. Waste is treated as ‘waste’ rather than as a ‘resource’. There is an urgent need to increase … Continue reading →

Raising the Next Generation of Environmental Stewards Through Storytelling

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When we talk about solving the climate crisis, or biodiversity loss, or deforestation, or plastic choking our rivers, the names that come up are usually the same ones. Governments. Scientists. Corporations. Policymakers. Big institutions with big budgets and long acronyms. And yes, all of that matters. But there’s a group we keep leaving out of that conversation, and honestly, it bothers me every time I notice it. Children. The decisions we’re making right now, today, will be the world our kids inherit. That’s not a metaphor. That’s just true. And if we’re serious about a sustainable future, we can’t just … Continue reading →

An Environmental Message For the World

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These are strange times indeed. Children today are bombarded with phrases such as global warming, carbon footprint and deforestation. These scary terms were totally alien a hundred years ago, but we only have ourselves to blame for their importance now. I ask you a simple question “What kind of future are you leaving for children and youth like me?” Every day, every minute we are writing an epitaph for a lake, or a wetland or a forest. The mighty river Ganges which once flowed, pristine and pure, from the Himalayas to the Bay of Bengal, is now a cesspool of filth. … Continue reading →

Progress of Green Building Sector in Qatar

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There has been rapid progress in green building sector in Qatar with the emergence of many world-class sustainable constructions in recent years. With the fifth-highest number of LEED-registered and certified buildings outside the U.S., Qatar has valuable experience and inputs to offer on the system’s local relevancy and application. Various countries in the Middle East have been accredited with regards to the LEED system. Of these buildings, 65 per cent (802) are located in the UAE. Qatar is ranked second on the list, with 173 green buildings, followed by Saudi Arabia (145), Lebanon (25) and Egypt (22). Qatar’s Green Building Rating … Continue reading →

A Quick Glance at Composting Methods

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The composting process is a complex interaction between the 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 lignin by fungi. Types of Composting There are 3 broad types of composting methods—anaerobic composting, aerobic composting, … Continue reading →

From E-Waste to Circular Commerce: How Sustainable Omnichannel Fulfillment Is Reshaping Electronics in the MENA Region

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In 2025, e-commerce across the Middle East and North Africa generated an estimated US$88.1 billion in revenue, with electronics accounting for roughly a third of that total, according to ECDB. Every phone, laptop, tablet, and smart device sold represents not just a transaction but the beginning of a waste lifecycle. The question facing the region isn’t whether electronics consumption will keep growing. It will. The real question is whether the infrastructure to handle what happens after the sale can keep pace. For years, e-waste discussions in MENA have focused on recycling centres and consumer awareness campaigns. Those matter. But an … Continue reading →

Trifluoroacetic Acid (TFA): An Emerging Threat to Water Resources and Drinking Water Safety

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Trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) has emerged as one of the most widespread and persistent fluorinated contaminants detected in the environment. As an ultra-short-chain member of the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) family, TFA exhibits exceptional water solubility, high mobility, and extreme environmental persistence. Unlike legacy PFAS such as perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), TFA is primarily generated through the degradation of fluorinated refrigerants, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and industrial chemicals. Recent monitoring studies have revealed its increasing occurrence in rainwater, groundwater, surface waters, drinking water, food products, and even human serum. This review aims to summarize current knowledge regarding TFA sources, … Continue reading →