CAIRO: Even though, Eco Options Egypt continues to support public transportation, carpooling and cycling, we realize that we all need to use our own cars sometimes.
Egyptians are driving more and more, while there is an increased awareness of air (...)
CAIRO: A concerned mother always takes the necessary precautions when it comes to pretty much everything; hiding glass objects, buying safety outlet plugs and even hiding detergents.
Cleaning detergents are not only dangerous for children, they (...)
You have probably heard about the massive British Petroleum deepwater horizon oil rig explosion and spill that took place in the Gulf of Mexico in April 2010. Reports vary, but some have estimated that more than £1 billion has been spent to rectify (...)
CAIRO: The heat is unbearable, school's over, your boss expects your vacation notice anytime now. It's time for Sahel (North Coast) – it's time for parties. For those of us stuck in Cairo, indoor and garden parties are just as good!
Months ago I (...)
CAIRO: Between the experts constantly warning you of the health and environmental hazards in your bath cabinet, and manufacturers hammering you with new products; what happens to the size of our cabinets and their contents when we decide to go (...)
CAIRO: When I asked my mom to start buying organic, she didn't need an explanation. She had read and heard about what agriculture is like nowadays from the abundant amount of scandals in the news papers. My dad's the kind that rubs a tangerine a (...)
CAIRO: In Latin, compost means “to put together.”
Simply put, when composting, you combine animal and plant- based leftovers with air, nitrogen and water.
Since earth forces take thousands of years to build a good soil structure, humans can (...)
A concerned mother always takes the necessary precautions when it comes to pretty much everything; hiding glass objects, buying safety outlet plugs and even hiding detergents.
Cleaning detergents are not only dangerous for children, they also (...)
CAIRO: World Environment Day is coming up and the event has always caused volunteers to flock from all over the country to work behind the scenes and in the actual event to make it a huge green success.
Volunteer Week has been held across the (...)
CAIRO: 1- The pound you spend supports the source you buy from:
If you are buying from an organic, local, sustainable farm, you're supporting a practice that is both safe for you and the environment.
2- Less chemicals:
Fertilizers and (...)
CAIRO: We truly believe that making a change can be up to you when it comes to adopting eco-friendlier habits. We cherish the notion of Earth Day and the different things people do to celebrate it.
April 22nd 2010 was the 40th anniversary of (...)
CAIRO: Are you looking for volume? Shine? Straighter hair? Curlier hair? No problem, there's a shampoo for everything. It will penetrate your hair strands and fluff them, wax them, babyliss them and roll them too!
Shampoo manufacturers seem to (...)
CAIRO: We truly believe that making a change can be up to you when it comes to adopting eco-friendlier habits. We cherish the notion of Earth Day and the different things people do to celebrate it.
April 22, 2010, was the 40th anniversary of (...)
CAIRO: If you’ve read Green in the Head and our articles about Climate Change, then you probably have an opinion about Climate Change.
So what’s your reaction to all that’s been said about climate change? Do you think you’re immune to it (...)
CAIRO: Luckily, the Environmental Working Group has disclosed some great news!
You can pick and choose which items you buy organic to save some money and make sure you’re not involuntarily poisoning your self and family. This is because some (...)
CAIRO: Trees.
They take carbon dioxide out of our atmosphere, and –graciously- provide us with oxygen. Oxygen is a gas that is essential for all living beings -or the aerobic ones (oxygen breathing organisms) at least.
In the wake of global (...)
CAIRO: When I asked my mom to start buying organic, she didn’t need an explanation. She had read and heard about what agriculture is like nowadays from the abundant amount of scandals in the news papers. My dad – the kind that rubs a tangerine a (...)
CAIRO: The cost of lighting alone can make out about 20-25% of your electricity bill. Therefore it is of crucial importance to choose the right light bulbs to give you the best bang for your buck.
Energy Star – a program between the U.S. (...)