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Make Verdurette, Natural Vegetable Bouillon

It’s easy to make this natural broth base yourself. Most or all of the ingredients are probably already lurking in your fridge and pantry. A food processor is the kitchen tool I recommend for making it; otherwise, be prepared to do some very fine chopping. I myself just feed everything into the food processor and let it whizz.

Head-to-toe sustainable beach style

Add a sunhat—preferably made from raffia, wheat straw, or seagrass—and a pair of upcycled shades, and you’re golden! Just like the sun intended.

Lesser Known Ways To Economize On Groceries

Look in on ethnic stores. If you’re lucky enough to shop where an local ethnic population goes, you might find better prices on grains, canned goods, and kitchenware.

A museum for Middle East soil

The Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) and the International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) will fund and develop the Middle East and North Africa’s first comprehensive guide for establishing and operating soil museums.

Palau: The place, the pledge, the legends

According to Palauan legend, a two-headed eel grew with one head on either side of a rock, each unaware of the other. The snakes starved as they pulled each other to go after prey, before realizing they were linked. Only then did they put their heads together, working together to thrive.

Green Polyethylene: The Plant-Based Plastic That’s Replacing Oil

Green PE is produced using ethanol derived from renewable sources—primarily sugarcane in Brazil, but also wheat grain and beet in Europe. It behaves the same as traditional polyethylene: it’s durable, moldable, and recyclable. The difference lies in its feedstock and carbon footprint. While not biodegradable, Green PE is a key player in the circular economy: it sequesters carbon during crop growth and reduces life-cycle emissions when used and recycled responsibly.

Going green with Saint Patrick’s Day iconography

? BEER:  Spirulina, a blue-green algae superfood packed with protein, copper, and B vitamins, is growing in popularity among international brewers. RedDot Brewhouse, located next to the Singapore Botanical Gardens, offers a spirulina-infused lager.

Climate change will reduce the number of satellites that can safely orbit in space

MIT aerospace engineers have discovered that rising greenhouse gas emissions are altering the near-Earth space environment in ways that will gradually reduce the number of satellites that can safely operate in this region.

The Fall of Rodney McMullen: A Story of Greed, Inequality, and the Unsustainable Corporate Culture

As MySayOnPay.com continues to equip journalists with the tools to tell this story, one can hope that McMullen’s fall will not just be remembered as a corporate scandal—but as a turning point in the fight for a more just and sustainable world.

A Sustainable Path to Rebuilding Gaza: Opportunity for Collaboration and Peace

Given the likelihood of a buffer zone along Gaza’s border, an innovative approach could be to transform this space into a greenbelt. Many cities worldwide have successfully implemented green zones that serve as ecological buffers while also benefiting urban populations. A well-planned greenbelt could provide environmental benefits, support agriculture, and even serve as a shared space between Gazans and Israelis—turning a divisive border into an area of mutual sustainability.

A list of 23 things you can never recyle

Every community’s recycling system has its own set of guidelines, and some may be stricter than others. It’s always worth checking in with your local service provider for clarity, and many municipal programs are happy to provide written instructions. If you find that your local system doesn’t handle an item reach out to your local eco NGOs to get something started - maybe a new business opportunity

How Sustainability Is Shaping Search Rankings and Why Your Business Should Care

Google has been working to integrate sustainability across its products and services. For example, the company announced a goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030, which includes their data centers and cloud services. As part of this mission, Google has also partnered with organizations and businesses to help them develop sustainable practices and improve energy efficiency

Saudi Arabia invests $1.5 billion in Groq’s AI

Groq’s groundbreaking AI infrastructure, backed by Saudi Arabia’s investment, not only strengthens the Kingdom’s position as a global leader in AI but also amplifies the potential for AI to contribute to a more sustainable future.

Visit the Clore Garden of Science in Rehovot for simple, sustainable outdoor fun

This area features a sustainable village with bridges, composting systems, and a living treehouse, educating visitors about sustainability and climate change.

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As winter rains approach the Middle East, scientists warn that PFAS forever chemicals contaminate rainwater worldwide, even in Antarctica.

Elon Musk’s flying Tesla Roadster is here. My 13-year-old son thinks it’s the future

My 13-year-old son told me about Elon Musk's flying Tesla Roadster while we were hiking. Could flying electric cars transform our cities, reduce roads and make more room for trees?
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