Tafline Laylin

Tafline Laylin

Tafline Laylin is a freelance journalist and editor best known for her coverage of green design and environmental issues in the Middle East and North Africa. Published in NBC News, The Guardian, The Atlantic, OZY and several other international publications, she strives through her work to dispel harmful stereotypes and inspire readers to act. She is currently researching truly restorative design solutions to the planet’s mounting ecological challenges.

6 easy tips to green your Fourth of July

Although the Fourth of July is a wonderful time to celebrate our freedom with friends and family, with all the...

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10 awesome eco-activities to do this Earth Day

Just in case you're scratching your head wondering what to do this Earth Day, we've rounded up a list of our favorite...

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6 fun, meaningful ways to celebrate Earth Day!

We have holidays dedicated to everything from flags to consumption (ahem Black Friday), so it only seems right...

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20% of the US population produces 46% of food-based emissions

A monumental new study demonstrates that one-fifth of the American population is responsible for nearly half of...

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World's first mass-producible 3D-printed electric car will cost under $10K

The world's first mass-producible, 3D-printed electric car is set to revolutionize the auto industry. Italy-based...

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Helsinki unveils plan to reach carbon neutrality by 2035

Finland's capital city has unveiled a new plan to reach carbon neutrality by 2035, accelerating the goal by 15...

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The world's last male northern white rhino has died in Kenya

Devastating news for wildlife enthusiasts: Sudan, the world's last male northern white rhino, has died. Ol Pejeta...

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Uber grounds all self-driving vehicles after fatal Arizona accident

A woman died in Tempe, Arizona on Sunday following a collision with an autonomous Uber vehicle, and the company...

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Swiss police to replace diesel fleet with 7 Tesla Model X-100Ds

The Swiss police are electrifying! The Basel-Stadt canton announced in a recent press release that they plan to...

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Pulling the "magic" Maya Nut tree back from near-extinction

A French-Colombian NGO is racing against time to save the Maya Nut tree from near-extinction. A remarkable tree...

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90% of bottled water contains microplastics, according to a new study

If you thought you were safe drinking bottled water, think again. The Guardian reports that a new study commissioned...

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Steve Areen's incredible DIY wagon home built with mostly recycled materials

Steve Areen is one of those people who turns everything into gold. And by gold, I mean magic. I mean soul. We saw...

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Buckwheat pillows offer a good night's sleep without hurting the environment

The benefits of switching from an off-gassing synthetic pillow to buckwheat are well-documented by now: The crunchy...

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BEEcosystem observation hives can be installed inside or outdoors

Today in the United States there are 3.5 million fewer beehives than there were in 1947, a worrying decline given...

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Off-grid Ecocapsule microhomes finally make their international debut

We've been following the the solar- and wind-powered Ecocapsule microhome since it first burst onto the design...

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