Karen Chernick

Much to the disappointment of her Moroccan grandmother, Karen became a vegetarian at the age of seven because of a heartfelt respect for other forms of life. She also began her journey to understand her surroundings and her impact on the environment. She even starting an elementary school Ecology Club and an environmental newsletter in the 3rd grade. (The proceeds of the newsletter went to non-profit environmental organizations, of course.) She now studies in New York. Karen can be reached at karen (at) greenprophet (dot) com.

Ecotourism in Egypt

In contrast to eco tourism in other countries in the Middle East, such as Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Iran,...

Design School Partners with Wineries to Give Wooden Barrels a Second Life

I used to be a wine barrel... and now I'm a chess board. Wine companies worldwide may be trying...

Handmade Fabric Designs “To Go” From Deda Designs

Handmade and packaged in recycled boxes generally used for fast food or take-away, Deda Design's kitchen products look delicious. Fast...

Jerusalem Mayor to Join “Bike to Work Day” Next Week

Jerusalem's light rail may have been up and running for months already, but some residents believe that cycling is...

Public Transportation on Tel Aviv’s Sabbath: Ecologically Smart or Defiling Religious Law?

Public transportation shuts down completely on the Jewish Sabbath across Israel, but now Tel Aviv (Israel's secular capital) wants...

Communal Breast Milk Bank a Resource for Eco Friendly Baby Food

When mothers want to give their little ones the best (and most environmentally friendly) nutrition there is - breast...
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Cardboard Interior Design Upgrades Community Lobby

With some creativity and design aesthetic, cardboard box forts are taken to a whole new level. Cardboard is becoming an...

Dense Israeli City to Get a Breath of Fresh Air with New Park

Bnei Barak, one of Israel's most dense cities, is about to get its first large municipal park. With 165,000 people...

Hanging Balcony Gardens a Beautiful Solution for the Urban Farmer

Urban gardens don't have to be restricted to rooftops alone - they can flourish on balconies, where everyone can...

Recycled Tea Strainer Lamp Creates Soothing Glow

As an alternative light fixture, Israeli designer Marina Rudinsky lights up a string of loose tea strainers. Items found in...

Marrakech’s Organic Vegan/Vegetarian Earth Cafe a Delicious Alternative to Lamb Testicles

Vegetarian cuisine doesn't have to be boring - Moroccan flavor can spice it up. When people think of Moroccan cuisine,...

Architectural Symposium to Discuss Green Habitable Environments in the Negev Desert

"Active Matters" symposium will discuss how desert living can become more eco-friendly. Environmentalists agree that dense urban living is more...