For a greener Ramadhan
Published: 04:04 PM,Apr 09,2022 | EDITED : 08:04 PM,Apr 09,2022
The holy month of Ramadhan teaches us moderation and self-restraint in its modest ways by fasting from dawn to dusk, helping us refine ourselves.
However, while being just to fellow beings, Ramadhan is equally a signpost to being fair to our surroundings, especially the environment, according to experts as well as scholars.
Islam encourages modesty and humbleness. It also repeatedly refers to nature. It is time to check in with your environmental footprint overall, identify one thing you can improve on, and start immediately.
A set of canons of becoming greener, this Ramadhan is the buzzword that can be emulated by one and all.
'We all need to practise moderation in whatever we do and extend our love for the environment as well as show our care for others during this holy month of Ramadhan by inculcating a positive change in our attitude towards the planet,' says Dana Sarhan, an environmental volunteer.
It is also when we spend more time indoors as people are fasting, and air conditioners are constantly on. Be considerate of future generations by managing your energy consumption responsibly.
Try using the timer option on your air conditioners or schedule a regular time of only a few hours... This reduces the overall heat effect generated by thousands of ACs running at the same time and a large carbon footprint.
She gives some tips for a greener Ramadhan:
1. Buy local: With so many food items exported into Oman, it is a good time for retailers to promote Omani products throughout the month, whether fruits/vegetables, etc or any produce that is locally produced.
2. Reduce food waste: If you have returned to big family Iftars. Ask relatives to bring their crockery/Tupperware to carry any excess food home for subpar.
3. Food charity: Ramadhan is known as the month of charity. When you prepare your Iftar consider agreeing to drop off some, to a friend or neighbour who is single or a couple or any etc, who may welcome a day off and it could be the environmentally friendly thing to do.
4. Cut down on red meat consumption: Red meat by far has the highest carbon footprint than other proteins. By reducing consumption, you are reducing your carbon footprint drastically.
For lights and other gadgets that consume electricity, one can purchase LED lamps, energy-efficient gadgets to save electricity and avoid unwanted expenses. Plugs with timers and gadgets scheduled on/off are also very handy.
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However, while being just to fellow beings, Ramadhan is equally a signpost to being fair to our surroundings, especially the environment, according to experts as well as scholars.
Islam encourages modesty and humbleness. It also repeatedly refers to nature. It is time to check in with your environmental footprint overall, identify one thing you can improve on, and start immediately.
A set of canons of becoming greener, this Ramadhan is the buzzword that can be emulated by one and all.
'We all need to practise moderation in whatever we do and extend our love for the environment as well as show our care for others during this holy month of Ramadhan by inculcating a positive change in our attitude towards the planet,' says Dana Sarhan, an environmental volunteer.
It is also when we spend more time indoors as people are fasting, and air conditioners are constantly on. Be considerate of future generations by managing your energy consumption responsibly.
Try using the timer option on your air conditioners or schedule a regular time of only a few hours... This reduces the overall heat effect generated by thousands of ACs running at the same time and a large carbon footprint.
She gives some tips for a greener Ramadhan:
1. Buy local: With so many food items exported into Oman, it is a good time for retailers to promote Omani products throughout the month, whether fruits/vegetables, etc or any produce that is locally produced.
2. Reduce food waste: If you have returned to big family Iftars. Ask relatives to bring their crockery/Tupperware to carry any excess food home for subpar.
3. Food charity: Ramadhan is known as the month of charity. When you prepare your Iftar consider agreeing to drop off some, to a friend or neighbour who is single or a couple or any etc, who may welcome a day off and it could be the environmentally friendly thing to do.
4. Cut down on red meat consumption: Red meat by far has the highest carbon footprint than other proteins. By reducing consumption, you are reducing your carbon footprint drastically.
For lights and other gadgets that consume electricity, one can purchase LED lamps, energy-efficient gadgets to save electricity and avoid unwanted expenses. Plugs with timers and gadgets scheduled on/off are also very handy.
@kabeeryousef