Category: Blog
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Decorate Consciously: 5 Plants That Say “Pakistan Zindabad” Better Than Paper
By Shahzaib Adnan As Pakistan’s Independence Day approaches, homes and streets begin to bloom with flags, banners, and paper decorations. While the patriotic spirit is something to celebrate, it’s also important to reflect on how we celebrate. Each year, thousands of paper flags are printed and purchased—only to end up torn, discarded, or flying into…
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Turning Waste into Wealth: Irverde’s Composting Workshop at Standard Chartered – A Step Towards a Greener Karachi
Author: Masood Ahmed Siddiqui Karachi generates over 13,000 tons of waste every day, with a majority chunk of it being food waste. Most of this ends up in landfills, contributing to pollution, greenhouse gas emissions, and lost opportunities for recycling. But what if we could turn this waste into something valuable right from our homes?…
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The Circular Economy Approach
Author: Syeda Anum Urooj, Irverde The circular economy is an approach to the development in economy that is a systematic framework, created provides advantages to businesses, society and the environment, making it a sustainable approach. Simply, we can say it is a type of economy with restorative and regenerative design. In such type of economy,…
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On the Margins: Navigating the Challenges of Sustainable Living
Author: Hafsa Nouman Siddiqui The people of Karachi want to live sustainably, but it’s difficult. The people have uneven access to resources, an incapable and unjust government, and must balance fast growth with taking care of its people’s needs. This bustling metropolis faces a complex journey toward balancing its rapid growth with the sustainability…
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Rubbish Revolution: Salvaging Ocean Waste to Forge Global Treasures
Author: Hafsa Nouman Siddiqui A 2016 report says that by 2050, there might be more plastic than fish in the oceans. This is bad because sea animals can eat the plastic or get stuck in it, which can hurt or even kill them. Also, too much plastic is harming our coral reefs. Our oceans…
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Rediscovering Lost Sustainable Practices for a Greener Tomorrow
Author: Hafsa Nouman Siddiqui As climate change intensifies, it’s imperative to reassess our lifestyles and rediscover forgotten sustainable practices from our past. Throughout history, our ancestors lived in harmony with nature, employing resourceful methods that can guide us toward an eco-friendly future. Amid the rush of modern life, we can reintegrate several overlooked sustainable…
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The Native Tree Approach to Combatting Urban Heatwaves in Karachi
Author: Hafsa Nouman Siddiqui Karachi, a bustling metropolis, has recently witnessed an unexpected surge in heatwaves, and a significant contributor is the mass plantation of the exotic Conocarpus trees. While these trees might seem like a green solution on the surface, they come with a multitude of problems: they exacerbate pollen-related allergies and asthma,…
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I went low-waste for 2 weeks: Here’s what happened!
Author: Zainab Iqtedar In this age of consumerism, it is difficult to cut down on buying stuff. But the effects of consumerism are dire and far-reaching. All the waste of the products we buy ends up in landfills, or worse, the oceans. Living in Pakistan, it is near impossible to go completely zero-waste, as there…
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Trendy Today, Toxic Tomorrow: The Perils of Consumerism
Author: Hafsa Nouman Siddiqui The phrase “Out with the old, in with the new” has taken on a troubling environmental cost. Before the Industrial Revolution, people prioritized local, essential purchases. But with advancements in transportation and industry, we’ve started buying abundantly from distant places. This unending desire for more is taking a toll on…
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From Prosperity to Plastics: Pakistan’s Dual Challenge of Industry Growth and Sustainability
By Mahanaim Imdad The plastic industry in Pakistan is the fifth largest employer, producing both raw materials and finished plastic products. The plastic industry is continuously expanding to meet the increasing demand for plastic products due to factors such as population growth, urbanization, changing lifestyles, the emergence of large shopping centers and stores, social…