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Dar Si HmadResource efficiency and sustainable waste management When it comes to sustainability and the environment, action is much needed but in order to reach that, a huge responsibility lies on...
Clean2OResource efficiency and sustainable waste management There was an issue plaguing Koura in northern Lebanon Lebanon and that is the lack of clean, portable water for its residents and...
Tunisia EcotourismSustainable Tourism Tunisia Ecotourism, founded by Aymen Louhichi, has conducted a pilot project where the core is about the consolidation of the commercial model and...
BekiaResource efficiency and sustainable waste management Egyptian startup Bekia delivers useful household items to Egyptian homes in exchange for sorted recycling in an effort to cut down the country's...
QASEDARenewable energy and energy efficiency, Resource efficiency and sustainable waste management Qatrana Social and Economic Development Association (QASEDA) aims to support Bedouins and start unconventional natural resource management projects.
The GreenWatcherResource efficiency and sustainable waste management The GreenWatcher is a web platform and app that allows consumers to view, rank, and connect with sustainably-minded businesses in their community.
Travel Guides
Algeria. Discover great ecofriendly accommodation options, exciting off-the-radar attractions and the tasty Algerian cuisine
Egypt. Egypt is as rich in gastronomy as it is in culture and history, find our Switchers’ top tips on what to eat and where.
Jordan. Discover Jordan’s impressive array of ecolodges and camps. Find out Switchers' top tips on what to do when visiting.
Lebanon. Check out our Switchers’ recommandations on what to do, what to eat and where to find one-of-a-kind sustainable and fair souvenirs.
Morocco. Discover our four-day itinerary focused around Marrakech, as well as more out-of-the-way places to stay if you have more time.
Tunisia. Sustainable entrepreneurs offer you lodgings to explore Tunisia’s varied attractions, from the pulsating city to the remote desert.
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Organic waste is a resource, not an enemy, says Moroccan expert
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This toy-swapping initiative is changing the rules of the game in a multi-billion industry
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