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6 Benefits of Using an Eco-Friendly Mattress

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With the number of options available in the market today, choosing which mattress to buy can be challenging. This is especially true if you don’t have any experience in buying one. If you’re looking for a mattress that can provide more than just comfort, consider buying an eco-friendly and organic mattress. Although new to some, you’ll be surprised how this type of mattress can improve the quality of your life in the long run. All mattresses can be used for sleeping. However, there are some advantages that are only unique to an eco-friendly mattress. Here are some of the benefits … Continue reading →

What Are the Environmental Benefits of Electric Cars

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People are moving away from driving gas-powered vehicles at a tremendous rate for financial and environmental reasons. We have looked at a few key areas where using electric cars will benefit us in the areas we live in and in our wallets. Considering the first Tesla to hit the road was less than twenty years ago (2003), we have seen a dramatic shift towards electric vehicles from small manufacturers all the way through to major car producing companies. This shift has enormous environmental benefits for all of us and will continue to do so for generations to come. 1. Clean … Continue reading →

كيف نجعل الحج صديقًا للبيئة؟

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مع اقتراب موسم الحج، يتجه ملايين المسلمين من أنحاء العالم إلى مكة المكرمة لأداء مناسكهم المقدسة. وفي ظل هذا التجمع الإيماني الهائل، تبرز أهمية الحفاظ على البيئة والاهتمام بالاستدامة، انطلاقًا من تعاليم الإسلام الذي تحث على حماية الأرض وعدم الإفساد فيها. فكيف يمكن لكل حاج أن يساهم في جعل حجه أكثر صداقةً للبيئة؟ تقليل استخدام المواد البلاستيكية عدّ المواد البلاستيكية أحادية الاستخدام من أكبر مصادر التلوث خلال موسم الحج. ملايين الأكواب والأكياس تُستخدم ثم تُرمى، مما يؤدي إلى تراكم كميات هائلة من النفايات. يمكن لكل حاج أن يحمل زجاجة ماء قابلة لإعادة التعبئة، وأدوات طعام شخصية مثل ملاعق وشوك مصنوعة … Continue reading →

How Minimalism and Sustainability Go Hand in Hand

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A topic that has been gathering momentum as of late. The idea of sustainability is rapidly becoming a popular trend and the reduction in fossil fuel usage is testament to that fact. However, sustainability is not just found in the energy sector. Sustainability has become a trend in all aspects of life. So much so that it has become a lifestyle for some. Minimalism has rapidly become a popular way of life as well, providing great benefits to those living according to it. To start, it is important to define these terms and how they can relate to one another. … Continue reading →

Why Sustainable Weight Loss Matters

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In a world that’s always running on caffeine and shortcuts, weight loss gets sold like some magic hack. Lol. “Just follow this trendy diet, pop that miracle pill, or push yourself through extreme workouts, and boom! You’ll wake up looking like a fitness influencer.” But let’s be real, that never happens. Instead, you end up exhausted, frustrated, and right back where you started, maybe even worse off. And here’s the part no one talks about: these so-called “solutions” aren’t just bad for you, they’re bad for the planet too. Think about it, fad diets push unsustainable food trends, weight-loss products … Continue reading →

شهر رمضان والتحول نحو الأستدامة

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شهر رمضان محطة للتزود بالوقود ومساحة لتغيير نمط الأستهلاك والعيش ببساطة على هذا الكوكب.  أن سبب الأزمة البيئية وأزمة الماء والطاقة والغذاء هو فشل الإنسان في مُهمة الخلافة وادراك دوره الحضاري كشاهد ومستخلف. التحول نحو الأستدامة يتطلب تغيير أنماط الأنتاج والأستهلاك للتصدي للفقر والتغير المناخي وهذا يستلزم التحول الكلي في نمط التنمية والعيش و تسخير المعرفة المحلية و الإبتكار والقيم والأخلاق وتطير  نماذج محلية للتنمية الطيبة  من خلال الحراك الأخضر أو الجهاد، و الإبتكار الأخضر أو الاجتهاد، و أسلوب الحياة الأخضر أو الزُهد كما هو موضح أدناه. الحراك الأخضر يعني النضال ضد الإختلالات و الظلم و الفساد التي تُخِل بالحياة … Continue reading →

Easy Eco-Friendly Habits for Students: How to Make a Difference

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Sustainability has become no longer a question of choice. With the danger of climate change and environmental decline looming over the world, people must now develop green tendencies to reverse their impact. The students, in particular, have a significant responsibility to make the world more sustainable. By instilling simple green habits in daily life, the students can reduce their carbon footprints while setting an example that others can look up to and follow. 1. Choose Sustainable Transport One of the easiest things that students can do to ensure sustainability is by choosing greener modes of transportation. Instead of driving or … Continue reading →

10 Top Ways to Make Your Life Green

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No one is small enough to make a difference. When it comes to protecting the planet, each and every individual matter. Being green is not only good for the environment, but it also helps in saving money and safeguarding our health. We can do a lot of ‘green’ things in our daily lives to reduce waste generation, clean the air, conserve natural resources, save energy and protect wildlife. Here are 10 top ways to make your life green, and thus becoming good environmental stewards for the Earth: 1. Turn Down the Heat Reducing domestic energy consumption can help in minimizing … 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. During Ramadan, let us create awareness on use of resources, think and act positively towards our environment and change our unfriendly 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 meat, … Continue reading →

Taking Steps to a More Environmentally-Friendly Home Life

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Climate change is a fact, it’s manufactured, and the effects will only grow more pronounced. Although most of the harm from human activity is caused by a few major corporations, this is still an impossible situation to adapt to without individual action. To this end, more minor changes around the home can help us all play our parts to both mitigate waste and adapt to coming changes. It’s time to try a new approach, and with the options of the modern world, these changes can be easy to implement, and highly advantageous. So while we don’t recommend jumping in with … Continue reading →

How Low-Carb Eating Helps You Lose Weight and Save the Planet

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In recent years, low-carbohydrate diets have gained popularity primarily for their weight loss benefits. However, what many people don’t realize is that reducing carbohydrate consumption can also have significant positive impacts on the environment. This dual benefit makes low-carb eating an attractive option for those concerned about both personal health and ecological sustainability. Low Carb Diets and Weight Loss Connection Low-carb diets work by reducing insulin levels in the body. When you consume fewer carbohydrates, especially refined ones like white bread, pasta, and sugar, your body produces less insulin. With lower insulin levels, your body more easily accesses stored fat … Continue reading →

النفايات الغذائية وروح رمضان

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في السنوات الأخيرة، أثارت  الكميات الهائلة من النفايات الغذائية خلال شهر رمضان المبارك جدل كبير في البلدان الإسلامية وغيرها. وفقا تقديرات متحفظة، نحو خمس المواد الغذائية التي يتم شراؤها أو التي أعدت خلال شهر رمضان تجد طريقها إلى صناديق القمامة أو مقالب النفيات. وهذا يمثل الاف الأطنان من المواد الغذائية الثمينة التي كان يمكن استخدامها لتغذية عشرات الملايين من الجياع في الدول الفقيرة في آسيا وأفريقيا وأماكن أخرى.هذه الكمية المذهلة من النفايات الغذائية خلال شهر رمضان تتطلب استراتيجية قوية وعاجلة للتقليل منها ،و استغلالها بشكل مستدام و كذلك التخلص منها  بكيفية صديقة للبيئة. خطورة الوضع تعتبر دول الشرق الأوسط  أكبر … Continue reading →