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Meital Peleg Mizrachi wears a dress that once belonged to her grandmother and that she has since altered. (Tomariko)
June 2, 2025, 2:13 pm
While being Israeli is not in vogue, sabra academic blends faith and fashion at Yale
When not lecturing students on fashion waste, Meital Peleg Mizrachi explores the overlap of Judaism and mindful consumption – while repurposing her grandma’s wardrobe
By Cathryn J. Prince
In this undated photo, Yoki Gil, founder and chairman of Shoresh (Source), poses with some of his company's iconic sandals. (Liron Cohen Aviv)
December 30, 2024, 9:55 am
Green business pioneer gets to the source of the problem at his Shoresh sandal factory
Echoing Elon Musk, Yoki Gil, the head of Israel’s first net-zero factory in Tirat Carmel, says the world will soon run on renewables and those who transition now will benefit most
By Sue Surkes
The Abraham Hostel in Tel Aviv in an undated photo. (Mike Yudin)
July 25, 2024, 11:03 am
Abraham Group become 1st Israeli chain certified by Global Sustainable Tourism Council
Group’s four hostels rewarded by US-based organization for commitment to sustainability, supporting local community, enhancing cultural heritage, and protecting environment
By Sue Surkes
Part of the terrace at Muslala in Jerusalem. (Courtesy Muslala)
July 2, 2023, 9:38 pm
With open space disappearing, Jerusalem city hall looks to give roofs a new purpose
Mayor Moshe Lion takes inspiration from Muslala, a nonprofit organization that wants to see a million square meters of rooftops serving the community and the environment
By Sue Surkes
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June 5, 2023, 2:32 pm
Israel’s Ambitious Plan for Electric Vehicles: Challenges and Innovative Solutions
Prof. Yael Parag Leads the Way in Research to Support Electric Vehicle Adoption in Israel
By Tamara Mizroch
An illustrative photo of a baby in a diaper. (Ignacio Campo on Unsplash)
October 28, 2022, 12:39 pm
Green-minded dad develops simple, odor-free way to clean reusable diapers
The Pika Clean Machine uses a patent-pending detergent pod that the company says deep cleans and sterilizes cloth diapers while keeping water, energy and waste down
By Sue Surkes
A helix artisanal piece produced by a wood-based 3D printing ink developed by researchers at Jerusalem's Hebrew University, September 20, 2022. (Supplied)
September 20, 2022, 8:12 pm
Israeli scientists produce 3D printer ‘ink’ capable of producing wood products
By controlling cell structure of wood, researchers can print designs that warp into a predetermined shape; project aimed at sustainably sourced short life-span products
By Ash Obel
Construction materials at a Netanya supply site, August 2022 (Danielle Nagler)
September 16, 2022, 5:49 am
Israel belatedly looks to green construction for concrete fix to polluting buildings
Reducing carbon emissions is a national priority, but that means reinventing the way structures are built and occupied; several Israeli companies are innovating new solutions
By Danielle Nagler
Illustrative. A Boeing 747 El Al plane. (Yossi Zeliger/Flash90)
September 5, 2022, 3:03 am
Israel to ban jumbo jets from Ben Gurion airport to cut noise, pollution
Reform set to come into effect in March 2023, though it will only affect cargo carriers as no passenger airlines currently fly 747s, A340s or A380s to Tel Aviv
By Tobias Siegal
Children in Africa benefit from safe drinking water thanks to Israeli technology brought to them via the nonprofit Innovation Africa. (courtesy)
April 13, 2022, 11:13 am
Expert hopes green version of Israel Bonds could help world fund better future
World-renowned emeritus prof. Yehuda Kahane proposes government sustainability bonds, like those the Jewish state issued in early years to help create infrastructure, jobs
By Sue Surkes
Israeli cleantech company Tipa develops compostable packaging solutions for food and goods. (Tipa)
January 2, 2022, 6:01 pm
Israeli compostable packaging firm Tipa nabs $70m investment
Award-winning company makes eco-friendly packaging for food and goods to reduce plastic waste
By Ricky Ben-David
PROMOTED CONTENT
Reichman University Campus (courtesy)
November 3, 2021, 9:44 pm
An irreversible opportunity
Prof. Yoav Yair, Dean of the School of Sustainability, Reichman University Op-ed (IDC Herzliya)
By Prof Yoav Yair
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November 3, 2021, 3:02 pm
KKL-JNF Live from Dubai 2020
Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael, Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) & the Ministry of Construction and Housing cordially invites you to a hybrid seminar on: Sustainable Regional Planning; Balancing Development & the Environment
Illustrative: Workers operate a traffic light in the northern Israeli city of Tzfat, January 14, 2020. (David Cohen/Flash90)
October 6, 2021, 6:38 pm
In Israel, Google tests AI tech to better time traffic lights
US technology giant says early results show 10-20% reduction in fuel use and delay time at intersections
By Ricky Ben-David
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