The best of Amman Activism. From how to be environmentally friendly to getting involved in the community.
For my first few months living in Jordan, I was sick a lot. At first I just took it as the time needed to get used to new bacteria, but after hearing in mid-May that the UAE banned the importing of seven of Jordan’s main vegetable exports (zucchini, sweet pepper, eggplant, cabbage, green beans, cauliflower … More Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in Jordan
As a self-proclaimed animal activist, it really tugged at my heartstring to see the amount of cats and dogs on the streets and I immediately wanted to know what Jordan is doing for their stray animal population. As I was researching animal shelters, I came across Malath-Canaan Rescue. Needless to say, I was intrigued to … More Animal Rescue in Jordan – Malath Canaan Rescue
Summer is here and the weather is perfect for long evenings sitting outside enjoying a meal. Because of this, I’ve been scoping out the market for some comfy patio furniture. Now, I’ve see the same ol’, same ol’ at IKEA, but in my search I stumbled upon a company called Ziadat4recycling that intrigued me. In short, Ziadat … More Upcycled Furniture & Home Decor – Ziadat4recycling
Millions of tons of Muncipical Solid Waste (MSW) are being generated every year in Jordan, and due to the fact that there is no municipal recycling available, this waste ends up in the dumpsites and landfills across the country. As the Jordanian government isn’t offering any solutions at the moment to recycle, it’s up to … More Recycle Your Plastic Bottles & Bags – Refugee Utility Project
I’m personally not a big fan of tofu or tempeh, but many vegans and vegetarians (herbivores and carnivores too!) can’t live without these protein-packed “meat substitutes”. Never heard of them? Here’s a brief rundown of tofu vs. tempeh: Now that you know what these two “t” foods are, here are two places in Amman where you can find … More Where to find tempeh & tofu in Amman
As a self-proclaimed lazy vegan, I consume a lot of oatmeal/muesli/cereal and this means I also go through a lot of non-dairy milk. When I was living in Spain I had my favorite brand, which to my surprise, they also sell in Jordan…but at 3x the price. Because of this, I started to look for … More Vegan in Amman – The best non-dairy “milk”
Something you’ll notice when you come to Jordan is that no one is drinking water from the tap (this means a LOT of plastic bottles in a city with no municipal recycling). When I’ve asked around, everyone says it is definitely NOT safe to drink. However, everyone is fine with brushing their teeth with it … More Can you drink the water in Jordan?
Being American, it’s a given that peanut butter is going to be a necessity in my cupboard, no matter where I live in the world. In Amman, most every supermarket carries peanut butter, but the downside is, the ones I’ve found on the shelves are all full of additives like unhealthy hydrogenated oils. Even Skippy “Natural” has sugar, … More All Natural Nut Butters – Peanut Better
In the heart of the Abdoun neighborhood, between the 4th and 5th Circles, you will find Seed Healthy, a gourmet, deli-style grocery. You can choose to take-away any of their menu items, grab a seat at one of the tables set-up on their small outdoor terrace or dine-in at the 3 stools set-up at the … More Vegan-friendly Restaurants in Amman – Seed
A question I always get is “how are you finding it to be vegan in Jordan?” My answer is always this: “Easy! There’s no problem at all!” It’s true, Middle Eastern cuisine does include a lot of meat dishes, but from what I’ve seen, the menu at any restaurant always has a wide selection of vegetarian and vegan-friendly options. … More Vegetarian & Vegan-friendly restaurants in Amman
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