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Netherland’s Climate Neutral Converts Egypt’s Carbon Into Compost

Green Prophet's Karin recently made us aware of a carbon offsetting scheme here in the Middle East, named Libra/Sekem, which converts cash paid for...

Citramed Preserves our Cosmetics the Natural Way

Parabens, a preservative used in cosmetics such as shampoos, deodorants, toothpastes and creams, are nasty things.  They're bad for our health, bad for the...

Winemaking In Israel – A Sweet Ecuatorial Spot For The Ancient Tradition

(Israeli winemaker Golan Flam inspects his wine) This is a guest post by Israeli wine expert Richard Sheffer from Israel Wine Direct. Last week he...

Tel Aviv’s Environmentally Friendly Food Festival

Nachalat Binyamin Street in Tel Aviv is famous for its weekly market of local, handmade arts and crafts - a market that is very...

Formaldehyde in the baby’s roomFurniture

Chemical burdens in our homes is an issue coming more and more to the forefront of news every day, yet more information comes to light about the threats posed by so many chemicals in our everyday products, from baby bottles to nursery furniture.

Celebrate Independence… From Pesticides in Your Falafel

Israel is celebrating 60 years of independence this week, and we've come a long way, baby. Long enough to have organic falafel on...

Biodegradable Picnics with Ecomum: On Bottles, Plates and Games

Well the season has started, Independence Day is next week and already litter is blowing around our parks and beaches, are we really that...

Israel's Dinah Project Greens Your Sex Life

We are delighted to be able to share this enlightening article on greening  sex and sexuality, courtesy of our friends over at the Dinah...

Natural remedies for ants in your home

Here are some eco-friendly tips for getting rid of ants... Try sprinkling one (or more) of these ingredients where ants enter your home and it will help...

Organic Trend Hits Tel Aviv Where It Counts. The Hummus.

The organic trend has definitely hit Tel Aviv, and in all of the expected ways.  With small organic markets, imported organic wines, organic goat...

Buddha Burger’s vegan meat for Tel Aviv

You wouldn't think that a vegan burger joint would be able to draw a crowd in a city where shwarma stands, hamburger restaurants, and...

Help Save Water in One Easy Step

Normally, we're not big into doom and gloom here at Green Prophet. Not because we don't believe that bad things can happen, but rather...

Make Bugs, Not Pesticides

Most people know that organic produce is good and that pesticides are bad. Not only do pesticides have negative effects on human health,...

9 ways to keep baby safe from harmful skin care products

In previous stories we covered baby food and nursery furniture. Next on the list are those beautifully packaged and very enticing creams, soaps, lotions and...

Community Supported Agriculture: Organic, Local and Tasty!

There’s no more satisfying way of enjoying what you eat than growing it yourself, but if you simply don’t have the time or know-how...

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Alien chemistry crashed through a roof in New Jersey

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Adidas wanted to sell one shoe. Then it stepped into a global culture war

Adidas Israel featured amputee runner Shalev Biton in its Single Shoe campaign, designed to let people who need only one shoe buy one instead of a pair. The local campaign has since sparked international boycott calls and an apology from Adidas.

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Does Starbucks use lab-grown milk? Here’s what we found

Does Starbucks use lab-grown milk? Starbucks tested precision-fermented milk from Perfect Day in 2021, but is it hiding in your latte today?

Alien chemistry crashed through a roof in New Jersey

meteorite crashed through a New Jersey roof carrying ancient salts, organic compounds and amino acids. After a few too many visits to Ontario’s Crystal Cave — and my own mysterious fireball in the forest — I have questions about the alien chemistry falling around us.

Adidas wanted to sell one shoe. Then it stepped into a global culture war

Adidas Israel featured amputee runner Shalev Biton in its Single Shoe campaign, designed to let people who need only one shoe buy one instead of a pair. The local campaign has since sparked international boycott calls and an apology from Adidas.

Scientists make lead-free perovskite solar cells that can weather the elements

Scientists have developed a “raincoat” for lead-free tin perovskite solar cells, helping them withstand air, moisture and heat while maintaining high efficiency.

Europe’s mountain plants are paying off an extinction debt

Europe’s mountaintops may look richer in plant life, but rising species numbers are masking the disappearance of alpine specialists as temperatures climb.

AI is finding cancer tumors faster, but this jury is out on whether outcomes are being impacted

Could AI see breast cancer before the human eye can? UCLA researchers find that artificial intelligence may help detect missed cancers and flag women at higher risk, but important limitations remain.

Barilla eats Goodles and the health food mac and cheese gets an Italian upgrade

Barilla has acquired Goodles, the protein- and fiber-packed mac and cheese brand backed early by Gal Gadot. Can nearly 150 years of Italian pasta expertise make Goodles taste as good as its nutrition label looks?

How skinny medicine is reshaping the fashion industry, an interview with Katie Jones

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic are changing more than waistlines. Fashion researcher Katie Baker Jones explains how weight-loss drugs could reshape clothing sizes, body positivity, textile consumption and the fashion industry.
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