Tag: ClimateAction
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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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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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Home Composting: A Simple Guide to Turning Kitchen Scraps into Garden Gold
Author: Hafsa Nouman Siddiqui Gardening enthusiasts often tout the benefits of good soil, but what if we told you that the secret to that nutrient-rich earth lies in your kitchen scraps and yard waste? Composting at home is an eco-friendly way to reduce waste while enriching the soil. With a little patience and understanding…
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Life in Plastic, Not Fantastic: Unveiling the environmental impact of Barbie dolls.
Author: Zainab Iqtedar When movies or toys gain cultural significance, manufacturers quickly seize the opportunity to profit from their popularity. But this often leads to a lot of plastic waste. For example, after the first season of The Mandalorian in 2020, there was a shortage of Baby Yoda toys. With the release of the Barbie…
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Biomass Energy: A Sustainable Solution to Pakistan’s Growing Energy Crisis
By Mahanaim Imdad In this era of industrialization and globalization, the increase in energy demand cannot go hand in hand with exclusive dependence on natural resources. Natural energy resources are running out and great efforts have been made to generate energy through renewable energy technologies. Not only is Pakistan facing this severe power crisis,…
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Nurturing Nature: Organic Farming and Sustainable Agriculture in Pakistan
Author: Zainab Iqtedar The agricultural sector in Pakistan is vital to the economy, supporting a significant portion of the population directly and indirectly. It contributes around one fourth to the GDP and employs half of the labor force. This sector is essential for feeding both rural and urban communities. Pakistan produces a wide array of…
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Sustainable Packaging Solutions: A Greener Path Forward
Author: Zainab Iqtedar In our world today, we’re learning more about how our choices affect the environment. Sustainable packaging is one way we’re trying to make things better. We have a big problem with too much plastic waste and using too many resources. How we wrap and package things is a big part of…
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Women in Sustainability
Women’s empowerment is one of the main goals of the Sustainable Development Goals. Repeatedly, it’s been shown that empowering women and girls has a powerful impact, boosting economic growth and development in various areas. For an agriculture-dependent country like Pakistan, women play a large role in the economy. In Pakistan, out of the nearly fourteen…