Deadly Sandstorm Hits Lebanon: Here’s How To Protect Yourself

Wael Hamzeh / EPA The American University of Beirut Medical Center published today few tips on how to protect yourself during the sandstorm. Five people already died and over 750 cases of asphyxiation or shortness of breath were reported so it's important to stay safe and follow these health and safety tips: 1. Avoid going outside except when necessary. Avoid outdoor activities and keep your windows and doors closed. 2. Opt for air conditioning instead…

#UberRECYCLE Launched In Beirut: There’s No Excuse Not To Start Recycling Today

Update: Here are the results of the campaign as shared by Uber. I previously wrote a long post on ways to reduce waste and shared a list of Lebanese companies that recycle with all the information you need. I'm hoping that some of you have already started recycling and contacting these companies but for those who still didn't, Uber Beirut just launched today in partnership with Live Love Beirut & Advanced Cars an initiative to…
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NAFTTEE: A Lebanese Solution To Transform Trash Into Eco-Electricity

10 years ago
NAFTTEE stands for “National Advanced Formula for the Transformation of Trash into Eco-Electricity” and is a registered trademark by Indevco whose CEO is Nehmat Frem. The project emerged after the last garbage crisis that hit ...
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In Pictures: Hundreds Demonstrate In Beirut, Garbage Collection To Resume Today

10 years ago
via Liliane Assaf Around 1000 Lebanese demonstrated in front the Grand Serail in Beirut against corruption and the current garbage situation. I grouped some of the pictures and shared them here. Meanwhile, the government stated ...
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Five Ways To Reduce Waste Until The Garbage Crisis Is Over

10 years ago
The Naameh landfill is still closed, Sukleen stopped working, garbage is invading our streets and some idiots have started burning trash not knowing that it’s very dangerous for their health and the environment. The government ...
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Support DSC Lebanon To Eliminate Blood Shortage In Lebanon!

10 years ago
People rush to Donner Sang Compter when they need blood for a friend or relative but they seem to forget that such a service comes with a financial tag. Donner Sang Compter is a non-profit, ...
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Lebanese Young Entrepreneur Ziad Sankari Recognized By US President Barack Obama

10 years ago
I met Ziad Sankari back in 2012 as we were both speakers at TedxLAU. I remember very well sitting right next to Ziad and asking him about CardioDiagnostics as it was a brilliant idea and ...
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Finally A Modern Hospital In Keserwan! The Keserwan Medical Center, An AUBMC Affiliate, Opening Soon

10 years ago
Even though Keserwan is one of the most populated districts in Lebanon, the hospitals there are all average or below average when compared to the ones in Beirut. I’ve been to most of them and ...
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Radioactive Sanitary Towels Seized At The Beirut Airport

10 years ago
That’s just crazy stuff! More than half a ton of sanitary towels containing a radioactive substance were seized today at the Beirut Rafic Hariri Airport. The pads confiscated were all Chinese-made and delivered to Lebanon ...
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Remembering Sarah el Khatib On World Cancer Day

10 years ago
via ArtSheep Sara el Khatib was a 4th year pharmacy student at LAU and was battling cancer, living with an amputation and enduring the accompanying pain. Sara gave the below inspiring TEDx talk 14 days ...
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