Sidon’s trash turns to treasure
Words Tamara Batshon
Many recall the infamous trash mountain in the city of Sidon, which existed for three decades. Now, however, residents of Sidon can...
Spring fever
Words Jihan Seoud and Alia Fawaz
Hurray, it’s finally spring! Gone are the cold days and early darkness, as we welcome flowers blooming, birds tweeting,...
Helping industry come clean
Words Tamara Batshon
Industrial waste is a leading contaminator in Lebanon, along with solid waste and wastewater. To help reduce the pollutants from industries, the...
Go with the flow
Words Jihan Seoud and Alia Fawaz
Lebanon has always stood out for having relatively more water resources per capita than its neighboring countries, thanks to...
The only way is out
Words Bassam Alkantar
Seven months ago, the authorities shut the main landfill site (Naameh) for garbage from the capital, without providing an alternative. Since then, rubbish...
Hitting the top notes
Words Alia Fawaz
Heartbeat is a Lebanese NGO that was founded in 2005 by a group of doctors and musicians with big hearts to help...