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Tips for a Green Ramadan

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Ramadan is quite different from other months in terms of activities, praying and eating habits. During this month, Muslims should abstain from eating and drinking from sunrise to sunset to boost physical and mental endurance and to understand the hardships faced by the poor and needy who do not have enough resources to satisfy their basic necessities. The true meaning of Ramadan is purifying ourselves, taking care of our body, soul, people, surrounding and ecosystems which is supporting us. The month of Ramadan is a golden opportunity to consider making a shift towards a ‘green lifestyle’ that is environmental-friendly, non-polluting, … Continue reading →

Food Waste and the Spirit of Ramadan

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In recent years, enormous generation of food waste during the holy month of Ramadan has been a matter of big debate in Muslim countries and elsewhere. As per conservative estimates, around one-fifth of the food purchased or prepared during Ramadan finds its way to garbage bins or landfills. This translates into thousands of tons of precious food which could have been used for feeding tens of millions of hungry people in impoverished countries of Asia, Africa and elsewhere. The staggering amount of food waste generation during Ramadan urgently demands a strong strategy for its minimization, sustainable utilization and eco-friendly disposal. Gravity of … Continue reading →

Bottled Water vs Tap Water: Environmental, Economic and Health Implications

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Abstract Global bottled water consumption has increased significantly over the last two decades, exceeding 350 billion liters annually. Bottled water is often perceived as safer and of higher quality than municipal tap water. However, recent scientific research challenges this perception. Studies have revealed the widespread presence of microplastics and nanoplastics in bottled water, while life-cycle analyses demonstrate that bottled water production generates substantially higher carbon emissions compared with tap water distribution systems. This study provides a comprehensive comparison of bottled water and tap water in terms of water quality, environmental impact, and economic cost. The analysis suggests that under properly … Continue reading →

Ramadan: A Catalyst for Green Living

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The true meaning of Ramadan is to take care of our body, soul, people, surrounding and ecosystems. The month of Ramadan is a golden opportunity to make a real shift towards ‘green living’ that is environmental friendly, non-polluting, non-wasteful and aim towards conservation of natural resources. This Ramadan, let us create awareness on use of resources, think and act positively towards our environment and change our reckless habits which are impacting our ecosystem. Let us seize this opportunity to adopt a model for a green and environmentally responsible behavior that addresses urgent environmental issues.   Ramadan witnesses an over-consumption of … Continue reading →

Is Engineered Wood Flooring Good For The Environment?

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Having become more aware of their lifestyles and the impacts they have on our ecosystem, people around the world are now becoming more environmentally conscious. They are now striving to lead greener lives that leave minimal carbon footprints. Of the many steps taken and the changes that have been made in a bid to save the environment, one of the lesser talked about topics is the use of engineered wood flooring instead of normal hardwood flooring in homes. Hardwood vs. Engineered Wood: What’s The Difference? While hardwood flooring brings a warm and classic feel to homes regardless of the form … Continue reading →

Can Inflatable Hot Tubs be Used in Winter?

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Although most of the time, it is not recommended to use inflatable hot tubs in air temperatures below 40 degrees F, it has become common for most people to use mobile hot tubs in the wintertime. It turns out that the experience is relaxing. Considering the diversity of the market of tubs nowadays, it might be frustrating for consumers to pick out the most suitable inflatable hot tub. Nevertheless, once you have figured out the best one and bought it, there are certain precautions you need to take. Key Considerations Testing inflating hot tubs has proven that these products can … Continue reading →

Top Ways to Achieve Zero Waste at Your Home

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Zero waste is a movement that has been vastly popularized by millennials. It is essentially a culture of not leaving anything behind. With the condition that our planet is in right now, in terms of trash, it makes a lot of sense. People are becoming more conscious of their footprint and it’s a great thing. Although a lot of people know about it, not many actually commit. I could never stop using tissues, I’m allergic to pollen! I love snacks too much, this is impossible. Someone else will take care of the planet, I don’t have to do it. People … Continue reading →

بصمة خضراء… رحلة البلاستيك الخفي

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نستخدم الأكواب والأواني البلاستيكية في كل مكان: في العمل، في المناسبات، وحتى مع فنجان القهوة السريع الذي نأخذه على عجل. نستخدمها لدقائق، وربما لثوانٍ، ثم نُلقي بها جانبًا… وكأنها اختفت من الوجود. لا نفكر أين ذهبت، ولا ماذا سيحدث لها بعد ذلك. المهم أننا انتهينا منها. لكن الحقيقة مختلفة تمامًا؛ فهي لا تختفي. بل تبدأ رحلتها الحقيقية بعد أن نرميها. هذا البلاستيك يحتاج إلى مئات السنين ليتحلل. وخلال هذه السنوات الطويلة، لا يبقى خامدًا أو محايدًا، بل يتحول إلى عبء ثقيل على البيئة. يلوّث البرّ والبحر، ويقضي على مخلوقات لا ذنب لها سوى أنها شاركتنا المكان. طيور تبتلع قطعًا بلاستيكية … Continue reading →

Upcycling Tennis Balls – Confronting the Environmental Cost of a Sport I Love

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I spend a lot of time on a tennis court. As a competitive player, training and competing are part of my daily routine, and tennis is something I absolutely love. Tennis balls were always just part of the background. We opened a can, played for a few hours, they would lose their bounce and then we replaced them. That cycle felt normal. I never questioned it or stopped to think what happened after I was done using them. Until I did. The Environmental Cost of Tennis After a typical practice session, I looked over to the side of the court … Continue reading →

بصمة خضراء… نفاياتنا من ذهب

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كلّ يوم نُلقي بشيءٍ ما. قارورة فارغة بعد عطشٍ عابر، كرتون شُحن به منتج لم نعد نتذكّره، قطعة ملابس اشتريناها بدافع اللحظة، أو طعامٍ زاد عن مائدتنا. نرميه ونمضي، نشعر أننا تخلّصنا منه، وأنه خرج من حياتنا بلا رجعة. لكن الحقيقة أبعد من ذلك بكثير… لا شيء يختفي. النفايات لا تموت، بل تغيّر مكانها فقط. تنتقل من أيدينا إلى الأرض، ومن منازلنا إلى المكبّات، ومن نظرنا إلى ذاكرة الكوكب. ما نراه «رميًا» هو في الحقيقة نقل للمشكلة، لا حلًّا لها. فالقارورة التي تختفي من سلّة المطبخ قد تبقى في الطبيعة مئات السنين. والطعام الذي نلقيه اليوم قد يتحوّل إلى غاز … Continue reading →

بصمة خضراء… ما هي الاستدامة؟

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نعيش في عالمٍ سريع الإيقاع، نأخذ منه كلّ شيء، ونُلقي بما لا نحتاجه جانبًا دون أن نلتفت. نستهلك وكأن الموارد لا تنفد، وكأن الأرض قادرة دائمًا على التعويض، وكأن العواقب مؤجّلة إلى أجلٍ غير مسمّى. لكن وسط هذا التسارع، ننسى حقيقة بسيطة: الأرض لا تنمو بالسرعة نفسها التي نستهلكها بها، ولا تستطيع أن تُعيد بناء ما نُهدره بالوتيرة ذاتها. نستهلك الماء وكأنه لا ينفد، رغم أن قطرة واحدة قد تحتاج سنوات لتتجدّد. نستهلك الكهرباء وكأنها تولد من تلقاء نفسها، دون أن نفكّر في الوقود الذي أُحرق، أو الهواء الذي تلوّث، أو الموارد التي استُنزفت. نُكدّس النفايات ونمضي، وكأنها تختفي وحدها، … Continue reading →

Ways to Balance Your Wooden Decor For a Stylish Home

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The go-to when it comes to hard furnishings in the home is wood. But when you’ve got TV stands, cabinets, bookshelves, coffee tables and more filling the one room, you might find yourself overtaken by patterned tan. Wood is timeless and natural, so it’s a great investment, but you might want to add some variety in there so your eyes don’t glaze over when you step into your home. How do you do that, then? Well, we’ve got a guide to balancing your wooden décor so that your home looks stylish and timeless. Vary grades of wood There are a … Continue reading →