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...
What climate change costs Lebanon
Words Rania Zahia
Experts have been warning us about the negative effects of climate change, which results from the emission of greenhouse gases. In the...
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...
In search of fantastic plastic
Words Alia Fawaz
Wherever you look you will see something made of plastic. It’s not just the obvious food and beverage packaging but everything from...
Green wide web
Words Alia Fawaz
For decades scientists have been claiming that plants are deeply interconnected and function in synergy. Recently people have begun to compare flora...
Eau, what a wonderful idea!
Words Tamara Batshon
Since time immemorial, humans have been captivated by water. We often dream of escaping from the humdrum routine and stress of daily...