Category Archives: Environment

Hazardous Waste Management in MENA: Pathways, Challenges and Opportunities

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Hazardous waste management in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has become a critical environmental, economic, and public health issue, shaped by rapid industrialization, demographic growth, urban expansion, and increasing consumption patterns. Hazardous waste, defined as waste exhibiting toxic, corrosive, reactive, or flammable properties requires specialized handling, treatment, and disposal systems to prevent harm to ecosystems and human health [1]. Globally, between 300 and 500 million tonnes of hazardous waste are generated annually, reflecting the scale of the challenge [2]. Within the MENA region, although comprehensive data remain fragmented, available evidence suggests that hazardous waste streams are rising … Continue reading →

Home Solar Made Easy: Plug and Play Balcony Solar Systems

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One of the most promising solar electric options is gaining support around the world. These plug-in solar systems are often called “balcony” solar systems. They are small photovoltaic systems that have built in control systems and an inverter that takes the power up to grid voltage (110-120V in the US). Installation is simple, place or mount panel in the sun and then plug in to an electric outlet. These systems provide low cost solar that is personal and can be unplugged and moved to a new apartment or home. A renter can invest in solar! Permission from the landlord may … Continue reading →

The Environmental Impact of Switching from Plastic to Reusable Cotton Bags

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Plastic bags are one of the most obnoxious types of municipal solid waste. They are infamous for clogging water bodies, disrupting natural ecosystems, contaminating the soil, and causing the death of animals and birds. Plastic bags disintegrate into microplastics, which contaminate water resources and enter the human food chain through marine animals. More than 5 trillion plastic bags are consumed worldwide each year which gives a good idea about the scale of danger to the environmental and public health.  But what are the alternatives to plastic bags? Biodegradable plastic, cotton, jute and hemp. and paper bags are some of the … Continue reading →

10 Eco-Friendly Appliances to Make Your Kitchen Green

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Our world is going through some of the most troubling times in the recent past. With an uncertain present and future, it is the need of the hour to protect and preserve our planet and its invaluable resources dearly! This is why a majority of global organizations and corporates are looking forward to sustainable living and seeking eco-friendly alternatives. You, too, can contribute to make our planet a greener and better place to live for us and future generations. All it takes is a large heart, genuine willingness, and some awareness to swap your existing resources with their eco-friendly alternatives. … Continue reading →

كورونا – درس مطلوب فهم بعده البيئي

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العالم يحتفل بيوم الأرض العالمي للعام 2020م في ظروف إستثنائية بالغة التعقيد تعيش واقعها الصعب البشرية بسبب جائحة الوباء كورونا وما رافقها من منعطفات خطيرة أكدت على مؤشرات العلاقة غير الموزونة مع النظام البيئي لكوكب الأرض وبعدها الكارثي على الأمن الصحي والبيئي للإنسانية، وبعثت المنعطفات الكارثية رسائل تدعو البشرية للإستفاقة من غفوتها وتبدأ في إعادة حساباتها ومراجعة مواقفها وعنادها التي كانت حتى مرحلة قريبة ترفض التراجع عن خططها الاقتصادية والصناعية المدمرة لكوكب الأرض. جائحة الوباء كورونا سجلت رسائل مهمة في منظومة الأمن الإنساني المرتبطة بمتطلبات الأمن البيئي والاقتصادي والغذائي للبشرية، وتلك الرسائل تؤكد على الضرورة الإستراتيجية في مراجعة مناهج الاستغلال … Continue reading →

5 Tips for Starting and Growing Your Environmentally-friendly Business

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It is fantastic that there is currently a big surge in companies becoming more environmentally aware and introducing sustainable and eco-friendly policies. And more and more startups are choosing to focus on being as green as possible. If you are considering starting your own environmentally-friendly business, you can help to save the planet while also potentially creating high levels of revenue. But before you decide to launch your green company, make sure you take note of the following five helpful tips. 1. Determine the Type of Business You Want to Launch and the Opportunities for Making it Green The first … Continue reading →

Green Hajj: How to Make Your Pilgrimage Eco-friendly

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The Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and is an annual pilgrimage to Makkah. It is a mandatory religious duty for Muslims which must be carried out at least once in lifetime by every adult Muslim who is physically and financially capable of undertaking the journey. The Hajj gathering is considered to be the largest gathering of people in the world whereby Muslims from many countries converge to do the religious rites.  Nearly three million Muslims perform Hajj each year. Making necessary arrangements each year for the growing number of pilgrims poses a gigantic logistic challenge for the Saudi Government and respective authorities, as housing, transportation, sanitation, food … Continue reading →

How to Make an Environmentally-Conscious Person

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The public discourse on industrial pollution, climate change, global warming and sustainable development has made environmental protection a top priority for one and all.  Concerted efforts are underway from governments, businesses and individuals to make Earth a clean and green planet.  When it comes to sustainability, everyone has a role to play. We can contribute to the global environmental movement by adopting changes that are within easy reach. Here are some tips to prove that you are an environmentally-conscious person: 1. Use Solar Power Solar power is the most popular form of alternative energy. Worldwide, millions of businesses and households are … Continue reading →

How EV Charging Infrastructure Is Supporting Sustainable Hospitality and Green Tourism

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EV charging has become one of the strongest booking drivers in hospitality. Hilton says it’s now their highest-converting amenity filter, beating pools and free breakfast. But only about 26% of U.S. hotels offer it, which means the other 74% are invisible to a growing, high-spending traveler segment. This article breaks down why it matters, what it actually costs, and how to get it right without overcomplicating things. The Parking Lot Has Changed. Has Your Hotel? Electric car sales hit 17 million globally in 2024, according to the IEA’s Global EV Outlook 2025. That’s more than 20% of all new cars … Continue reading →

Desalination Membranes as RDF for Cement Kilns: Opportunities and Constraints

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The rapid expansion of desalination through reverse osmosis has significantly transformed global water resource management, but it has also created a growing challenge related to the management of end-of-life membranes. These industrial wastes, mainly composed of engineering polymers such as polyamide, polysulfone, and polypropylene, exhibit physicochemical properties that, while initially optimized for filtration, may become an asset within an energy recovery framework [1-2]. The average lifespan of reverse osmosis membranes ranges from five to ten years, generating substantial waste streams worldwide [1]. As an order of magnitude, a desalination plant with a capacity of 100,000 m³/day can generate between 2,000 … Continue reading →

Methane Emissions from Anaerobic Degradation of Organic Matter and Mitigation through Flaring

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Methane (CH₄) is a key product of the anaerobic degradation of organic waste and represents one of the most critical environmental challenges associated with waste management systems, particularly landfills and controlled disposal sites. The formation, emission, and mitigation of methane from such systems have been extensively studied due to its high global warming potential and its significant contribution to anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions. This work provides a comprehensive discussion of methane generation through anaerobic degradation processes and evaluates mitigation strategies, with a particular focus on flaring, which converts methane into carbon dioxide (CO₂), thereby reducing its climate impact. The biodegradation … Continue reading →

نصائح لتحسين نوعية الهواء داخل المباني

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يعتبر تلوث  الهواء الداخلي  واحد من أهم المخاطر البيئية على الصحة العامة في جميع أنحاء العالم ,نظرا لتزايد  عدد من الأمراض المرتبطة  بنوعية  الهواء  داخل  المبنى . وقد وجدت الدراسات أن تركيز الملوثات في الأماكن المغلقة الداخلية  أعلى بكثير مما هي عليه في البيئة الخارجية ، تتراوح  الزيادة  من  مرتين إلي خمس مرات ، وأحيانا مائة مرة أعلى من مستوي  الملوثات في الهواءالطلق. وبما  ان معظم الناس يقضون  80٪ إلى 90٪ من حياتهم في الأماكن المغلقة ، فان  نوعية الهواء الداخلي له اأثر جوهري على الصحة العامة. انخفاض جودة الهواء في الأماكن المغلقة يمكن أن يؤثرعلى نوعية الحيا ة  لشاغل … Continue reading →