Since becoming President of the State of Israel, Shimon Peres has had a pretty green track record.  Last year he kicked off Earth Hour in...

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNqEkIjLxdc[/youtube] Around two weeks ago, the Israeli Ministerial Committee for Legislation decided not to support a bill that would encourage bike riding as transportation.  The...

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVZeLgs2aTs[/youtube] In Israel for the first time last week, Hollywood stars Liev Schrieber and Naomi Watts (and their two cute kids) planted a pistachio tree...

Plastic bags are evil.  They are not biodegradable, pollute our landfills, pollute our waterways, convince fish and ducks that they’re food… it’s pretty well established...

If the combination of the words “vegan” and “bar” doesn’t make sense to you, you’re not alone.  Because beer is made of hops, malt, and...

Israeli NGOs, such as Earth’s Promise, are involved with helping Ethiopian populations within the country (check out the Eco-Thiopia festival in Beer Sheva next week). ...

There is a lot of debate around the use of ethanol and other plant-based fuels.  Many claim that the energy required to produce ethanol (including...

With the financial crisis effecting more and more people every day and spending becoming significantly more conscious, many consumers are choosing to trim the fat. ...

When you think of farms, a lot of things may come to mind.  Especially if you’re green.  You may think of organic farms, fair trade...

Located in the northern part of Israel, in the western Galilee, Kfar Vradim is in an area surrounded by greenery.  But this summer, the town...