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...
Tree-topping beauty
Words Louis Parks
The world is home to some stunning examples of natural beauty, so much so that the humble tree never seems to appear...
Turning off the light to make a difference
Words Jihan Seoud and Alia Fawaz
The Earth Hour is a worldwide movement.
This year, 170 countries including 1,200 landmarks
and close to 40 UNESCO world heritage...
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...
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...
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...