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Get rolling with these play-inspiring compost orbs

While I thought it was some plastic refuse rescued from a building site, one of my son's preschool teachers told me it's something special and something one of the parent's found on the street - it's a compost recycling orb.

How to Make a Green/Eco-Friendly Garage

Most people in the Middle East do not own a garage. It's an American or Canadian thing. And over there the garage has historically...

Glamping in Jordan but like you are on Mars

You know us. We are dreaming of Mars daily. But for most of us, getting there will only be a dream. But you can...

Havie upcycles army gear into hipster handbags

A brown leather wrap kit for your bike's crossbar. An apron that lets every other bartender in the business to take your tips. A...

The basics of green architecture

Many people want to make a difference by designing homes of the future more in tune with the planet. This infographic offers a clear...

Eco-friendly headscarves (and more!) made from plastic bottles

In a recycler's reinvention of the Rumpelstiltskin fairy tale, a Malaysian manufacturer is crafting eco-friendly fashion from melted and discarded plastic bottles. Waste2Wear has developed...

World’s first color-changing stamp honors a summer solar eclipse

On Monday, August 21, a total solar eclipse will sweep in an elegant arc across the entire width of the continental USA. The event,...

Masdar nanotech promises to bring on the rain!

Umbrella sales in the UAE may soon see a surge in pricing. Researchers at the Masdar Institute have filed for a provisional patent with...

Build your next home with dirt (and a robot!)

Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have created a mobile robotic system that can build a dome-like habitat in half a day. It's...

Artist creates gorgeous patterned textiles from rain

America has quit the Paris climate agreement and today's newsfeeds are bloated with global reaction. Shell Oil CEO Ben van Beurden joined green industrialists...

SmartFlower plug and play mobile solar array for power on the go

Solving solar power has enabled this renewable energy technology Smart Flower to create Middle East solar projects for West Bank farmers and other energy poor locations. It is...

Garden Igloo: Grow tasty food and cannabis in this modern biodome greenhouse

My house has loads of space, so finding a place to grow my indoor hydroponic garden would be no big deal. But when I...

Purposely destroyed artwork keeps dozens of refugees warm

A major Jordanian artwork showcased at the 2016 Amman Design Week was recently repurposed to provide basic human shelter for people in need. This...

Reuse – a buzz word for the telecom industry for years

Reduce, reuse and recycle. This is a very well-known axiom in our day that summarizes the waste management hierarchy in three easy to remember...

Turkish watchmakers plant trees with this wristwatch

Have you ever made a purchase in your life by which you gave the green light for planting a tree? It’s a great incentive...

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The Best of Hobart: Experiences to Have, Places to Visit, and Flavours to Try

Hobart, Tasmania’s capital, is the kind of city that makes you regret not having come sooner. Mount Wellington/kunanyi that shapes the skyline, Bruny Island's dolphins, Port Arthur's convict ruins and Salamanca's Saturday market are all close enough to fit into the same week.

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From trekking fees in Nepal and wildlife conservancies in Kenya to visitor limits in Patagonia and strict Arctic rules in Svalbard, responsible adventure travel can help fund conservation, protect habitats, and create sustainable income for local communities.

How Responsible Adventure Travel Can Protect the World’s Wild Places

From trekking fees in Nepal and wildlife conservancies in Kenya to visitor limits in Patagonia and strict Arctic rules in Svalbard, responsible adventure travel can help fund conservation, protect habitats, and create sustainable income for local communities.

Here is how Europe is still buying Russian gas

Greek-linked shipping vessels transported an estimated €2.35 billion worth of Russian Arctic liquefied natural gas to European ports during the first seven months of 2026, according to new analysis from Urgewald, a Germany-based environmental and human rights organization that investigates the financial institutions and companies supporting fossil fuel and other environmentally damaging industries.

Ancient Jewish New Year for Animals revived with global campaign against factory farming

Jewish Vegan Life has launched a global campaign celebrating the New Year for Animals, with synchronized events in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, Montreal and Jerusalem, alongside an international livestream on August 9 featuring partners including Mercy for Animals, The Good Food Institute and Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary.

The Space Orchestra, and the search for extraterrestrial life, to eclipse celebration

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Canada's healthcare system may be under pressure, but its decades-long experience with digital transformation is becoming a model for Europe and beyond. In an interview with Nordic's Alison MacDonald, Green Prophet explores why successful AI in healthcare depends less on software than on empowering clinicians, improving workflows and building resilient systems.
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