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أفضل أماكن الإقامة الفندقية في الكويت.. لقضاء عطلة صيفية مذهلة مع أحبائك

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عطلة صيفية تظل عالقة في الأذهان هو كل ما نتمنى تحقيقه عند التخطيط للسفر بصحبة الأهل والأصدقاء! لذا نحن خططنا لك جولة سفر الى دولة الكويت التي لديها الكثير لاكتشافه وتجربته سواء من مواقع تاريخية أو مناظر طبيعية أو حتى مغامرات مثيرة لمحبي التشويق والاثارة. بالاضافة الى أنها تمتلك عدد من الفنادق الساحرة التي تأخذك إلى عالم آخر بكل ما تحمله الكلمة من معنى!عند حجز فنادق الكويت لقضاء إجازتك الصيفية القادمة ستشعر بالراحة والاسترخاء في غرفتك أو جناحك الشخصي المصمم بأجمل الديكورات والاثاث، ناهيك عن الخدمات والمرافق الترفيهية من حمامات سباحة رائعة وغرف ساونا وبخار للحصول على قسط من الاستجمام … Continue reading →

How To Balance Your Social and Academic Life: Tips and Tricks

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Balancing school and friendships may seem easy on the surface. However, it gets challenging as school becomes more demanding and our friends’ needs evolve. It is normal to feel like you give more time to one than the other. But the best balance can be obtained by planning your time. Sometimes we find ourselves giving away our social or academic life due to poor timing and planning. Your social and academic lives are equally important, and thus, you should find a way to allocate an equal amount of time for all of them. Being distracted by friends can affect your … Continue reading →

الأثر البيئي للتحول من استخدام الأكياس البلاستيكية إلى الأكياس القابلة لإعادة الاستخدام

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تُعتبر الأكياس البلاستيكية من أشدّ أنواع النفايات الصلبة ضرراً. حيث إنها السبب الرئيسي لانسداد المسطحات المائية، ومسبباً للإخلال بالنظم البيئية الطبيعية، وتلوث التربة، ونفوق الحيوانات والطيور. تتحلل الأكياس البلاستيكية إلى جزيئات بلاستيكية دقيقة، وتلوّث مصادر المياه وتدخل للسلسلة الغذائية عبر الحيوانات البحرية للإنسان. يتم استهلاك أكثر من 5 تريليون كيس بلاستيكي حول العالم سنوياً وهذا يعطي فكرة واضحة عن حجم الخطر المحدق بالبيئة والصحة العامة. ولكن ماهي البدائل المتوفرة للأكياس البلاستيكية؟ يُعدّ استخدام الأكياس البلاستيكية القابلة للتحلل، والقطنية والقنبيّة والورقية من الحلول الممكنة للحدّ من التلوث البلاستيكي، وتقدم الأكياس القطنية – القابلة لإعادة الاستخدام والتحلل الحيوي – حلاً دائماً ومستداماً … Continue reading →

الاستخدام المسؤول للموارد الطبيعية لترتيب منزلك

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تنظيف المنزل هو روتين يجب القيام به بانتظام بحيث يؤهل إمكانية العيش في بيئة مريحة.  يمكن لبعض الطرق المستخدمة لتنظيف المنازل أن تؤثر سلبًيا على البيئة بطرق مختلفة. لمنع ذلك  يمكنك اتباع طرق صديقة للبيئة. يمكنك التعرف علي من ٦ طرق المسماة بالطرق الخضراء لترتيب منزلك: منتجات التنظيف المحضرة في المنزل منتجات التنظيف منزلية الصنع بمكونات طبيعية مثل عصير الليمون والخل الأبيض وصودا الخبز وزيت الزيتون مثالية لتنظيف منزلك لأنها لا تؤثر سلبًا على البيئة. هذه منتجات آمنة وصديقة للبيئة  ويمكن استخدامها لأغراض مختلفة مثل تنظيف المطبخ والنوافذ والحمام. إذا كنت تريد التخلص من الحشرات والمخلوقات البكتيرية التي تظهر على … Continue reading →

Eco-friendly Ways To Update Your Flooring

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In a changing world where climate change and protecting the environment is constantly making headlines, we want to do the best we can to vote with our money and make options that help the planet. Home renovations can be tricky to navigate when we want to live in an environmentally conscious way. As far as flooring is concerned, there are several factors to consider to make it sustainable. In this article, we will explore the best environmentally-friendly flooring options and how to dispose of your old flooring in an eco-friendly manner: Is Solid Wood Flooring an Environmental Choice? Solid wood … 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 →

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 Nature-Inspired Art Supports Sustainable Well-Being at Home

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Most people redecorate to make their space look better. Fewer stop to ask what that space does to their mind, or what their decorating choices cost the planet. These aren’t abstract questions. The surfaces we surround ourselves with genuinely affect mood, attention, and stress levels. And the way we shop for them carries a real environmental footprint. Nature-inspired art sits at a useful intersection of both problems. It’s not a cure for burnout, and it won’t replace a walk in the woods. But for people living in cities with little daily contact with green spaces, bringing natural imagery into the … Continue reading →

Eco-Friendly Pet Ownership – Top Tips to Follow

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This planet is all we have and, unless we start properly looking after it, we can lose everything from ecosystems to all resources, including our most precious – freshwater. However, selective recycling isn’t the only way to reduce pollution and help the planet. Owning a pet is a great responsibility but also a challenge since most of their accessories and food are made of plastic or packed in it. As one of the most vocal advocates of sustainability in the Middle East, EcoMENA pleads for a more responsible life and wishes to share some easy tips on how to look … Continue reading →

How to Use Your Whirlpool Bath More Sustainably

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We all know that whirlpool baths are truly a luxurious addition to any home bathroom. They offer a relaxing and soothing experience – an experience we all need in our ever-hectic and demanding lives. However, we also know that whirlpool baths can be quite energy-intensive and, thus, can significantly impact the environment. But fortunately for you, if you’re concerned about your environmental impact but still want to enjoy your whirlpool bath, there are several ways to use it more sustainably and in a more eco-friendly manner. So how can you use your whirlpool bath in a more sustainable way? Let’s … Continue reading →

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 →