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World’s first hydroponic community garden for refugees

A new project in a troubled neighbourhood of Tel Aviv, Neve Sha'anan, is attempting to connect people to their food traditions using hydroponics, a novel and sustainable way for community gardening.

Soaring Vertical Gardens in Lebanon

Anyone who has been paying attention will have noticed that a host of exciting new green projects are popping up all over the Middle East, including the soaring vertical garden at the Al-Sultan Ibrahim restaurant in Maameltein, Lebanon.

Date Palms, Palmaculture and Greening the Middle East (INTERVIEW)

Palmaculture is a new name for an old concept – one which helped green the Middle East with traditional palm gardens called bustans For centuries...

A Recipe for Pea Pod Soup

Shelled those garden peas? Now you have a soup you can make from the unused pea pods.

The joy of growing a gooseberry bush

Growing something - anything really, from a geranium stem, roughly transplanted and shoved in soil, to vegetables for your plate; can be a mystical experience. It mesmerizes, absorbs, transfixes ... and continues the biblical evocation of mankind in the Garden of Eden.

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Who founded GAIL’s Bakery? The story of Gail Mejia and her sourdough empire

Who founded GAIL's Bakery? Meet Gail Mejia, discover what happened to her, who owns GAIL's today, and the chain's sustainable food roots.

Crocs goes Cradle to Cradle, but who is responsible for all those plastic shoes?

Crocs has earned Circularity Gold certification for its iconic clogs, but Israeli materials innovator Balena is pushing footwear further with recyclable, bio-based and industrially compostable materials that can be 3D printed.

Kuwait’s AWAKEN Hearth Summit puts people at the heart of sustainability

Kuwait's AWAKEN @ Hearth Summit 2026 brings together artists, community leaders and creative thinkers to explore sustainability, belonging and collective wellbeing in a country facing extreme heat, water scarcity and political restrictions.

Why water-starved Amman keeps flooding and how underground rain tanks could help

Jordan's capital faces a troubling paradox: chronic water shortages and destructive winter floods. Hydrogeological expert Dr. Osama MN Gazal explains how underground rainwater tanks and green infrastructure could help Amman capture precious rainfall, reduce flooding and build a more water-secure future.

Can Amman become a walkable city? C40 is turning hot asphalt into green public spaces

Amman has never been an easy city to explore on foot. Now, C40 Cities and Community Jameel are reimagining Jordan's capital with cooler streets, shaded playgrounds and greener neighbourhoods. Could this sprawling city finally become more walkable?

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Who founded GAIL’s Bakery? The story of Gail Mejia and her sourdough empire

Who founded GAIL's Bakery? Meet Gail Mejia, discover what happened to her, who owns GAIL's today, and the chain's sustainable food roots.

Crocs goes Cradle to Cradle, but who is responsible for all those plastic shoes?

Crocs has earned Circularity Gold certification for its iconic clogs, but Israeli materials innovator Balena is pushing footwear further with recyclable, bio-based and industrially compostable materials that can be 3D printed.

Kuwait’s AWAKEN Hearth Summit puts people at the heart of sustainability

Kuwait's AWAKEN @ Hearth Summit 2026 brings together artists, community leaders and creative thinkers to explore sustainability, belonging and collective wellbeing in a country facing extreme heat, water scarcity and political restrictions.

Why water-starved Amman keeps flooding and how underground rain tanks could help

Jordan's capital faces a troubling paradox: chronic water shortages and destructive winter floods. Hydrogeological expert Dr. Osama MN Gazal explains how underground rainwater tanks and green infrastructure could help Amman capture precious rainfall, reduce flooding and build a more water-secure future.

Can Amman become a walkable city? C40 is turning hot asphalt into green public spaces

Amman has never been an easy city to explore on foot. Now, C40 Cities and Community Jameel are reimagining Jordan's capital with cooler streets, shaded playgrounds and greener neighbourhoods. Could this sprawling city finally become more walkable?

A chance encounter with Berlin’s mayor Kai Wegner reveals a new chapter for Tel Aviv and Berlin

A chance meeting with Berlin Mayor Kai Wegner reveals a new partnership with Tel Aviv, shared history and six ideas for greener, more creative cities.

REQA turns discarded dialysis bags into designer handbags

Swiss brand REQA turns discarded dialysis bags and retired firehoses into designer accessories, supporting Thai artisans and reducing medical plastic waste.

Data Center Alley’s Air: What Virginia’s Sensor Pilot Reveals About the AI Boom

Northern Virginia is home to the world's largest data center market and thousands of diesel backup generators. A new Virginia air quality monitoring pilot is tracking nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide and fine particulate pollution near data centers. Early results fall below federal limits, but questions remain about emissions during heat waves and grid emergencies.
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