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التوصيل الأخضر والتسوق المستدام: دراسة حالة في الإمارات العربية المتحدة

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في عصر يتصدر فيه الوعي البيئي قائمة القضايا العالمية، يتساءل المستهلكون بشكل متزايد عن استدامة توصيل المنتجات ويبحثون عن طرق لجعل عادات التسوق لديهم أكثر مسؤولية بيئيًا. يتناول هذا المقال مختلف جوانب استدامة توصيل المنتجات ويقدم رؤى حول كيف يمكن للأفراد المساهمة في جعل كوكب الأرض أخضرًا أكثر من خلال اختياراتهم في التسوق. التأثير البيئي لوسائل توصيل المنتجات التقليدية تعتمد وسائل توصيل المنتجات التقليدية، التي تعتمد غالبًا على مركبات تعمل بالوقود الأحفوري وتعتمد بشكل كبير على التعبئة والتغليف الزائد، بشكل كبير على تدهور البيئة. يعتبر قطاع النقل مساهمًا رئيسيًا في انبعاثات غازات الاحتباس الحراري، حيث تنبعث شاحنات وفانات التوصيل ملوثات … Continue reading →

4 Popular Types of Reusable Fabric Shopping Bags

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Reusable fabric shopping bags are an eco-friendly, practical, and affordable alternative to disposable bags. Using reusable fabric shopping bags helps the environment by reducing pollution and conserving energy. Plus, switching to reusable shopping bags can save you money in the long run. Up to 1 million birds, turtles, and many other sea animals die annually from taking in plastic bags. Animals can confuse floating bags with sea life to eat, such as plankton and jellyfish. Once they eat it, the plastic chokes up their digestive system. The animals typically starve to death. Other animals may drown after they are entangled in plastic bags. Thus, we … Continue reading →

Green Resolutions for the New Year

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This year, in addition to our personal goals, let us make another New Year resolution: to make this year the year we really ‘go green’. Supporting environmental initiatives should be one of our main priorities and needs to be reflected through our green resolutions and commitment to safeguard it against all forms of pollution and to protect our fragile and finite resources. Depending on our age, work, location etc., our priorities may be different but our actions should be in unison towards environmental protection. We need to understand that we have very recklessly plundered the global resources in a short … Continue reading →

Environmental Therapy as an Emerging Therapeutic Method

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Environmental therapy is a therapeutic tool aimed at treating both physical health and mental health issues by detoxifying the body. The basic idea behind environmental therapy, also known as ecotherapy, is that the human beings are connected to the natural environment and are influenced by the changes taking place in the external environment due to the presence of environmental toxins. Detoxification of the body through outdoor activities is the mainstay of environmental therapy. Spending time in nature can have profound effects on emotional regulation and stress reduction,” explains Rod Mitchell, a psychologist at the specialized counselling clinic Emotions Therapy Calgary. “While … Continue reading →

إعادة استخدام الملابس القديمة وتطويعها لأغراض أخرى

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عشرات الملايين من أطنان الملابس القديمة يتم التخلص منها في جميع أنحاء العالم كل عام.  في البلدان الغنية، حوالي% 5-6 من النفايات البلدية الصلبة  تتألف من الملابس المستعملة. في عام  2010تخلص الأميركيين من 13,1 مليون  طن من المنسوجات ، منها  %15 فقط تم إعادة استخدام ، في حين أكثر من 11 مليون طن من المنسوجات كانت ملقاة في  مرادم النفايات في جميع أنحاء البلاد. الوضع لا يختلف في الشرق الأوسط حيث أن  كمية كبيرة من الملابس وغيرها من الأقمشة تتراكم في المنازل سنويا. عندما يتم ألقاء الملابس و الأقمشة في حاويات النفايات الموجودة في كل منطقة, يتم نقل النفايات إلى … Continue reading →

Polluted by Noise: When Silence is an Oasis

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The roar of a car engine coming to life. Howling dogs and screeching cats. Airplanes are flying above. Karaoke blasting through the air at the worst possible time; in the middle of the night. The hustle and bustle of construction throughout the day. These are all relatively familiar, everyday sounds and occurrences. But do you know that they all constitute noise pollution? Maybe you’re wondering if noise pollution is even a real thing, and we’d like you to know that it most definitely is. It’s an invisible danger that is always present, all around us. There’s a reason informative websites … Continue reading →

Learn on the Go: 5 Educational Podcasts You Can’t Miss

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In the fast-paced world we live in, finding time for learning can be a challenge. However, thanks to the rise of educational podcasts, learning on the go has never been more accessible and enjoyable. Today, the podcast world is teeming with exciting and insightful content that can turn your commute, workout, or even household chores into valuable learning experiences. This article will look into the five educational podcasts you simply can’t afford to miss this year. 1. TechTalk Today In a world that’s all about constant tech upgrades and innovations, being up-to-date is more crucial than ever. That’s where TechTalk … Continue reading →

How to Live Off Grid in a Tiny House: A Beginner’s Guide

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As people are becoming more focused on alternative living, the tiny house movement is becoming increasingly popular. It offers a few different experiences all rolled into one tiny package. For those looking to live debt free, it provides that. Others are looking to live in an environmentally friendly way and that is certainly the case with living off grid. And others just want to accumulate less stuff and more memories and since your house is tiny there is no way to not do that. Whatever the reason for looking for ways to start living the tiny house life, there is … Continue reading →

Reasons to Switch From Plastic to Bamboo Toothbrush

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Brushing your teeth has become a part of daily life, but this means we don’t really think about the effects traditional toothbrushes have on the planet. The problem is, this has led us to rely on plastic toothbrushes. And as you’re about to see traditional brushes are causing health and environmental problems. Let’s take a look: The Problem With Plastic Toothbrushes Unless you’ve had your head under a rock for the past ten years, then it’s probably apparent that plastic is causing great harm to the environment. And this is only made worse with plastic toothbrushes. Here’s the thing: Over … Continue reading →

Can Diamond Production Have An Ethical, Environmentally Sound Future?

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Diamonds continue to capture the imaginations of people the world over, and the MENA in particular has a storied relationship with the precious stone. Indeed, OEC statistics show that Dubai ranks highest out of many MENA countries importing high levels of diamonds, with imports generating a net spend of US$10.2bn. Diamonds do, of course, have an ethically and morally dubious past. Whether due to the conflicts they have help to generate, or through their huge environmental impact, they remain a luxury both for their qualities and for their impacts. Whether they have a place in the modern socially and environmentally conscious world … Continue reading →

Sustainable Weddings: Making Your Big Day Eco-Friendly

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Every year, millions of couples around the world celebrate their love by getting married. With each ceremony comes a heap of environmental impact due to mass consumption and waste. As the world becomes more conscious of our environmental impact, it only seems logical to consider sustainable practices when planning your big day. This article will provide ideas and tips on how to plan an eco-friendly wedding celebration that minimizes waste and promotes sustainability without sacrificing personal style. From beautiful proposal ideas all the way through the honeymoon, making sustainable choices is easier than you think. Responsible Food Choices Support local … Continue reading →

How To Start Off-The-Grid Living

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The concept of off-the-grid living is gradually growing, aided with the global campaign for a better and sustainable living environment. This alternative lifestyle choice involves total disconnection from basic public utilities, including power, water, and telephone lines. While it’s an admirable process, it involves thorough preparation for those who want to try it. Here are the basic steps involved in getting an off-the-grid living started. 1. Build A Functional Living Space The first thing you’ll need to practice your off-the-grid lifestyle is a functional housing set-up influenced by your personal preferences. The first choice for habitation concerns whether you want … Continue reading →