Sustainable ways to celebrate Ramadan

Green Ways To Celebrate Eid!

Ramadan is a month-long period of fasting, prayer, and reflection observed by millions of Muslims around the world. While celebrating Ramadan, it is important to be mindful of the environment and to adopt eco-friendly practices. Here are some ways to celebrate Ramadan while working towards environment sustainability.

  1. Use eco-friendly decorations: Instead of using disposable decorations, use eco-friendly ones made from sustainable materials. You can use reusable decorations such as lanterns, banners, and tablecloths that can be used year after year. This not only reduces waste but also is easy on the pocket.
  2. Prepare eco-friendly meals: Use organic and locally sourced ingredients for your Iftar meals. Try to reduce food waste by planning your meals in advance and only buying what you need. Also, try to avoid using disposable plates, cups, and cutlery by using reusable ones.
  3. Conserve energy: During Ramadan, it is common to stay up late and wake up early for suhoor and prayers. To conserve energy, turn off lights and electronics when not in use, and use energy-efficient bulbs. You can also reduce your carbon footprint by carpooling or using public transportation to get to the mosque.
  4. Donate to a green cause: Instead of giving traditional gifts, donate to a green cause. This could be a donation to an organization that works for environment sustainability, plant trees, or support renewable energy. This not only helps the environment but also helps those in need.
  5. Use sustainable packaging: When giving gifts or sharing food with friends and family, use sustainable packaging such as reusable containers or wrapping paper made from recycled materials etc. This reduces waste and promotes sustainability.
  6. Practice water conservation: During Ramadan, it is important to stay hydrated, but it is also important to conserve water. Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth, take shorter showers, and reuse water when possible.
  7. Recycle: We tend to use extra lighting, decorations and more for iftar and family gatherings during Ramadan. Make sure you recycle those spent lamps, plastic, paper and whatever else you can with us. This way you will contribute towards a greater goal of zero landfill.

In conclusion, celebrating Ramadan in an eco-friendly way is not only good for the environment but also helps us to appreciate and respect the blessings that nature has given us. By making simple changes in our daily habits, we can make a big impact on the environment and create a more sustainable world for future generations. Ramadan Kareen to one and all!

How To Stop Holiday Waste?

The positive and cheerful time of the year is here. We are all celebrating the season with gifts, feasts and decorations. Check out the below table before we talk further,

For us For Mother Earth
Pretty looking gifts Paper and cardboard waste
Home decorations Single-use plastic waste
Gadget upgrades Waste electrical & electronic equipment
Festive glitter Spent lamps waste

These are just a few examples of what we do and what we get in the holiday season. During Holiday season, there is a minimum of 25% rise in the waste generation. Here are some tips to avoid waste and let the planet also enjoy the season.

  • Light Right

Do not buy cheap holiday lights every year. Go for LED lights which are energy efficient, safer for indoor settings and after the holiday, you can just keep them in the box to be used for next year’s holiday and many more holidays to come.

  • Recycle delivery cardboards

Buying everything online is the new normal. As the festive season begins, we will end up buying a lot more stuff online than usual. When that is delivered, we should fold and compile all cardboards and give for recycling. We can even reuse them to store things.

  • Rethink gift wrappers, ribbons and bows

Every year in the holiday season, the length of ribbon bought is bigger than the circumference of the Earth. Where does it all end up? In landfill. If opened carefully, the wrapping papers, ribbons can be used for other decorations and upcycled products.

  • Donate old electronics before gadget upgrades

There are huge discounts/offers/sales for shoppers during the festive season which makes us buy electronics even when our old gadgets performing the same function for us are still working and in good condition. We can donate these to the less privileged to spread the holiday cheer.

  • Buy electronic gift items with rechargeable batteries

Batteries are hazardous waste and finding a recycling solution for them is not easy. Let us try and reduce the waste batteries. When buying electronics for yourself or for gifting, go for the one which comes with chargeable batteries.

  • Check for recycling program

Most electronics manufacturers or retailers have a tie-up with recyclers for responsible disposal of the electronics they are making or selling. Ask for it and responsible the old stuff before you buy new.

  • Home Decorations

Decorating home is one of the most joyful tasks of the season. While doing so, opt for metal decorations instead of one-time use plastic decorations. You can store them well and use year on year without piling up plastic waste.

  • Gift experiences than materials

Avoid materialistic gifts and their wrapping, shipping. Gift experiences! May be event tickets, memberships or just some creative talent showcasing gift. What more experiential gifts can you think of?

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