Article: Going green in Egypt.

Relocating to Cairo recently, with its high levels of air pollution, spurred me to scout for environmentally-friendly products that could easily be incorporated into one's lifestyle. And I was pleasantly surprised by the plethora of products and ideas that are available to evaluate our carbon-conscious options.

The "Zebaleen" women of Moqattam have perfected the art of recycling as they transform scraps donated by textile houses into rugs, bed spreads and quilts using patchwork and weaving techniques.

As part of a unique "learn and earn" program initiated by the Association for the Protection of the Environment (APE), their creations of cushion covers ...

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