Joshua Basofin replied 11 months ago

Tips for a Green Ramadan (from ecomena.org)

Let the holy month of Ramadan not only harness our mental and physical ability but also be a turning point for respecting our resources and environment. Some basic tips for a green Ramadan are:

Support and utilize local produce.
Plan food intake with proper nutrition and at suitable timings.
Cut down and eliminate intake of fast food.
Reducing the water usage, especially during making ‘wadoo’/ ablution. Be vigilant that the tap is closed. Any dripping should be eliminated to conserve precious water.
Reducing our energy and carbon footprint.
Generating less quantity of waste. Emphasizing on recycling and reuse.
No littering at any places especially common areas, commercial and religious places and shopping areas.
Minimum or no use of plastic bags. Using less paper and stationery.
Switching off appliances after use like lights, ACs, fans, heaters, iron etc.
Using electrical appliances like washing machines, iron, vacuum cleaner and dishwashers in off peak hours.
Planting a tree and taking care of plantation.
Replacing lights blubs from incandescent to CFLs or LEDs and turning off lights when they are not in use.
Similarly, at the mosque, keeping outside doors closed when the air conditioning is on and dimming the lights also reduces energy consumption as well.
Eliminate disposables plates, cutlery, cups, containers etc.
Avoid using Styrofoam containers and plastic cutlery.