If you’re preparing to observe in the Holy month of Ramadan this year you are probably busy planning on self-reflection, donating and family time. And eating, of course. Here’s our guide to staying sustainable this Ramadan…
Food, glorious food!There’s often so much food about when breaking your fast at iftar. Avoid letting anything go to waste by planning your meals in advance. Make a shopping list and only buy the foods you need. If you do end up with leftovers, store them properly to keep them fresher for longer or share with family, friends and the community to multiply your blessings this Ramadan.
If you’re eating less and find you have more leftovers than usual, why not use them to make new meals? Get creative by making a biriyani from leftover veggies or why not try making a pizza from your old naans? We’ve got loads of hacks to make the most of your food.
Welcoming guests to your home means you might be buying more than usual when you cook. Don’t to forget to recycle items like tomato cans, yogurt tubs, date trays and bottles of pop in your mixed recycling bins. Just make sure you give them a rinse to stop your bins from smelling.
This month is the time to get together and celebrate, if you are planning on making your home more festive, why not try to make your own decorations? You can make some great paper moons. Just start by searching for origami templates online. You can also find downloadable colouring pages that will bring your family together and can add a splash of colour into your house!
If you chose to decorate, consider saving those decorations for next year or recycle them in the right bins.
Generating more rubbish than usual? Don’t forget about your local tip. They’re free to visit and with over 20 across Greater Manchester, there’s one near you. Find your local tip. You’ll find special places for lots of items you can’t put in your bins at home like batteries, clothing, electricals and even cooking oil. Taking it to the tip means we can recycle it and turn it into something new.
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