Your Guide for a Sustainable Ramadan
The Islamic month of fasting, Ramadan, is a month of consciousness and reflection. Therefore it offers us an ideal opportunity to think about our consumption pattern and behaviour towards our environment. This guide provides mosque and student communities with the basic guidelines for organising an Iftar event in a sustainable and environmentally friendly manner. At the same time this guide offers concrete tips and tricks regarding the Green Iftar Goals (GIGs), which we hope will stimulate a sustainable way of thinking and a sustainable behaviour in Ramadan.
Towards the end of the guide, a best practice example is included which details the important measures to be taken. In order to keep track of all the arrange- ments, a checklist has been provided at the end of the handbook. We hope to make a sustainable contributi- on with this handbook. We wish you all the best!
Our GreenIftarGoals (GIGs)
The animals used to get meat from are often fed with soya and grains imported from abroad. In addition to the ecological costs incurred by the long journeys...
Food waste is a stark reality, parti- cularly in developed countries. It is, more often than not, avoidable. With a more conscious approach to food consumption, we can....
It is almost impossible to imagine a life without plastic, given its ubiquity. Although a practical alternative on many occasions, plastic does not come without problems....
The consumption of single use plastic has been a rapidly increasing trend for many years now. How does this happen? People get their food packed, and, in most cases, the food is eaten immediately afterwards.
In order to reduce environmental pollution and energy-intensive waste disposal, we should ideally avoid single use, disposable tableware as far as possible....
Even when the planning is perfect and no excess food has been orde- red or cooked, there is always a chance for things to go wrong. Just in case, have a food bank on stand- by and...
The story of your commitment to environmental protection and sustain- ability through your word and deed can spread awareness and inspire many others in the community. Some like-minded people...
One step at a time towards a Green Iftar
This guide serves as a guideline for creating sustainable and environment-friendly Green Iftars. At the same time, it offers concrete tips and tricks with the respective Green Iftar Goals (GIGs), which can be found on the cover and in the guide. All “GIGs” are effective and easy-to-implement steps to maintain harmony and balance in the environment.
In tune with the deeper meaning of Ramadan…
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