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.