Author: natureallydone
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Slowing Down in a Fast World: A Conversation with Stavri Theophanous, Founder of Evlogia
Some businesses begin with a market opportunity. Others begin with a personal need. For Stavri, founder of Evlogia, the idea grew out of a desire to slow down. Before teaching people how to grow herbs, arrange flowers, and reconnect with nature, she was building a career in marketing and events, working long hours and juggling…
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Rebecca Katsaris: Inspiring Ocean Empathy Through the Creative Arts
How do we inspire children to care for the ocean before they fully understand the science behind it? Rebecca Katsaris, early years educator, Associate Educator at Enalia Physis Environmental Research Centre, believes the answer lies in creativity, storytelling and emotional connection. In this conversation, she shares how the arts can nurture ocean literacy, why cultural…
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Sustainability News from Cyprus: Green Funding, Renewable Energy and Environmental Concerns
At Natureally Done, one of my aims is to bring more visibility to sustainability news and initiatives happening in Cyprus. Important developments often happen quietly, whether they involve public funding, renewable energy, businesses or environmental protection, and they are worth following as part of the wider sustainability conversation. Here are some recent stories that caught…
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Where Does Your Garbage Go After Collection in Cyprus (Part 1)?
Every week, thousands of garbage trucks drive through Cyprus collecting our household waste. We throw away a bag, the truck takes it away… and then what? Does everything end up in landfill? Is anything actually recycled? These are some of the most common questions people ask, and understanding the answer is the first step towards…
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The New Charges on Temu and Shein Orders: There’s Another Side to the Story
The recent introduction of additional charges on parcels arriving from non-EU countries has sparked plenty of discussion across Cyprus. For many, the news feels like a long-overdue correction with the goals to improve product safety, and reduce the flood of ultra-cheap imports from platforms such as Temu, Shein and AliExpress. The new €3 customs fee…
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Your Weekly Green Update: What’s Changing in Cyprus
From protecting one of Cyprus’ most beautiful beaches to making reusable coffee cups the norm and investing millions in water security, here are sustainability stories I chose to highlight this week. Sustainability can sometimes feel like a buzzword, but last week’s headlines show it’s becoming part of everyday life in Cyprus. Whether it’s how we…
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Inside Treehouse Films: Constantinos Christou on Conservation, Filmmaking and Change
Most of us move through life without noticing the world around us. We pass beaches, fields and forests without thinking about what lives there or what might be disappearing. For wildlife filmmaker Constantinos Christou, founder of Treehouse Films, slowing down and paying attention has become both a profession and a mission. Through his documentaries, he…
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Sustainability Events in Cyprus (July 2026)
On a monthly basis I publish an article featuring the events in Cyprus related to sustainability. Below you will find the list of the events that came to my attention for July. If you are an organizer of events related to sustainability, get in touch to discuss publication of your events on NatureallyDone. If you…
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There Is No Other Cyprus: One Island, Shared Challenges
Watching There Is No Other Cyprus was a reminder that environmental problems do not recognise borders, political divisions or administrative boundaries. The documentary, screened recently at the event organized by UNFICYP in collaboration with Cyprus Youth DiplomaCY, tackles a difficult but urgent reality: while Cyprus remains divided politically, its environmental challenges are shared by everyone living…
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EU Approves New Rules for Gene-Edited Plants: What It Means for Your Food
The European Parliament has approved new rules that will make it easier for certain gene-edited plants to be grown and sold in the European Union. Supporters say the change will help farmers grow crops that are more resistant to drought, heat, diseases, and pests. For me, as a consumer, the biggest question is: Will this…
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