Sustainability

'Pollution without borders': Gaza sewage flows north, contaminating Israeli waters

The collapse of the sewage infrastructure in Gaza is not just a local humanitarian crisis but an environmental threat to Israel and beyond

Tents sheltering displaced Palestinians in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip.
Gaps in Israel’s grid capacity, public transport systems, waste treatment facilities, and regulatory frameworks mean that many innovations to improve the environment cannot be deployed at a meaningful scale.

Israel’s infrastructure paradox: Innovation without environmental foundations - opinion

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman announces a zero-carbon city called "The Line" to be built at NEOM in northwestern Saudi Arabia, January 10, 2021.

Saudi Arabia postpones 2029 Asian Winter Games at NEOM after repeated delays

One of Leket Israel’s Logistics Centers: An economic endeavor

The food Israel wastes each year could feed a country, so why doesn’t it?


Tel Aviv currency-for-compost initiative brings home commendation from the Future Green City World

The Tel Aviv initiative rewards residents with a green currency, “Lira Shapira,” accepted at community centers and specific local businesses.

 Volunteers at the agricultural farm.

Alaska: A journey of environmental resilience with lessons for Israel

Our journey through Alaska was more than just an exploration of conservation; it was a discovery of how nature can serve as a platform for healing and resilience. 

 EXPLORING MATANUSKA Glacier near the envisioned healing resort, symbolizing the resilience and power of nature.

The bathtub shining in a revolutionary eco-home design in Austria

When sustainability meets design: Kaldewei's Conoduo bathtub complements a unique eco-friendly home in Winzendorf-Muthmannsdorf, Austria, blending nature and modern architecture.

 Kaldewei's bath

With AI and robotics, two Israeli startups showcase the future of sustainable farming

Two Israeli startups collaborate to develop innovative techniques for sustainable agriculture in response to environmental challenges and food security crises.

 A Hydroponic farm which grows lettuce in a greenhouse, in the Jewish settlement of Migdal Oz, Gush Etzion, on March 29, 2023. Illustration.

Israel is flooded with trash. Who will take care of it?

The 7th Annual Waste management Conference in Memory of Danny Sternberg, produced by the Dan Region Association of Towns for Sanitation and Waste Disposal will take place on Tuesday.

 Hiriya Recycling Park

Swiss experts produce sustainable chocolate amid cacao tree decimation

As bugs threaten to decimate cacao trees in South America, but experts can now harness the full potential of the cocoa fruit.

 Cocoa beans

Mindy Rutstein, the art and sustainability organizer of Nahlaot

Jerusalemite of the Week: A passionate singer-songwriter, Rutstein begin organizing and creating various art events throughout Jerusalem and beyond.

 Mindy Rutstein, this week's Jerusalemite of the Week.

Why Israeli companies need to prioritize sustainability for global investors - opinion

ESG considerations have limited influence on decision-making processes for Israeli companies, a new survey shows.

 ESG (illustrative)

Despite progress, 'Zero Waste Day' sheds light on Middle East's waste-producing habits

Despite progress, the Middle East still faces significant challenges in waste management, including inadequate infrastructure, limited recycling facilities, and outdated cultural attitudes.

 A man sorting bottles for recycling in Givat Shaul, Jerusalem, February 1, 2022.

The future of hospitality is found at Dubai's World Islands - review

Dubai is known as the city of innovation, with a forward-thinking focus on fostering an ecosystem of innovation and future-proofed business models.

 THE BEACHFRONT of an artificial hotel with Dubai skyline.