Once upon a time in Rotterdam: a floating forest
Words John Gray Photography Olivier Scheffer
In today’s urbanized environments we all strive to make our spaces greener. Whether it’s creating garden landscapes and...
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...
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...
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...
The man with a (sustainable) plan
words Jody Jaffe
Illustration Riad Hanna-el-daher
Lebanon seems to be constantly teetering on the brink of collapse. The garbage crisis was resolved only...
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...