Algerians waste about 120 million baguettes each Ramadan, one study found. Zerdamel is reusing these piles of stale bread as breadcrumbs and animal feed.
Because Sahara has so much to offer
Dattes et Miel is contributing 100 percent natural dates and honey to the Algerian food scene from its compact shopfront in Algiers.
Visit Domaine Saint-Augustin in the Souk Ahras region of Algeria to see vital community restoration and preservation initiatives for ancient ruins.
Visitors can discover the stunning Hoggar Mountains and experience timeless local hospitality in southern Algeria.
Maison Traditionnelle Akham welcomes visitors to Algeria's intriguing M'Zab Valley, where they can enjoy sustainable ancient culture and modern comforts.
Algeria and its cities are an alluring mystery to outside onlookers but are especially intriguing to travelers within the North African country. Bejaia to be specific is an enticing port city with a history of making colorful rugs.
Making cosmetics out of natural products was never a new practice in Algeria, but modern times dictate the prevalence of commercial cosmetics.
Amir Khaldi believed that the market is heavily exploited and decided to introduce customers to this kind of plastic packaging while highlighting its low cost and sustainability.
The non-recyclable egg tray material propelled three entrepreneurs to implement a waste paper and carton recovering process in order to turn the waste into cheaper, stronger and more convenient egg packaging for consumers and small shops.
In Algeria, a woman examined a kind of cactus that is not widely used and rich in beneficial properties. Its vegetable oil is particularly rare and useful for the body
In Algeria, one man has figured out how to combine the modern and the traditional; cutting-edge innovation and ancient craftsmanship.
Boussada thought, with his knowledge of plants and passion for dates, that he wanted to get involved and transform those leftover dates into products people actually want to buy.
Besma Belbedjaoui took on the responsibility to recycle plastic waste as well as to educate the Algerian public on the importance of recycling as a concept.
To create his structures, he recycles materials readily available in the camp: plastic bottles, which he then fills with sand.
Tahraoui Travaux Nord was founded by Fethi Tahraoui, an expert in agribusiness who likes to incorporate both science and aesthetics in growing plants.
OptimaDecision is a planning and consulting firm specialized in transport planning, employing behavioral psychology in part.
A sustainable guest house aiming to reconnect its local and international visitors with the Sahara desert through ethical and sustainable practices.
Driven by his passion for renewable energy, Adel Baba-Aissa changed his career path to found Renewable Energy Partner (“RnE Partner”) and now develops solar projects across Africa. Adel and his team believe that renewable energy can create positive impact...
The Apiary School of Djurdjura trains community members in the importance and craft of maintaining a healthy bee population in the Algerian mountains.
