Ramadan: A Catalyst for Green Living

The true meaning of Ramadan is to take care of our body, soul, people, surrounding and ecosystems. The month of Ramadan is a golden opportunity to make a real shift towards ‘green living’ that is environmental friendly, non-polluting, non-wasteful and aim towards conservation of natural resources. During Ramadan, let us create awareness on use of resources, think and act positively towards our environment and change our unfriendly habits which are impacting our ecosystem. Let us seize this opportunity to adopt a model for a green and environmentally responsible behavior that addresses urgent environmental issues. Ramadan witnesses an over-consumption of meat, … Continue reading

Taking Steps to a More Environmentally-Friendly Home Life

Climate change is a fact, it’s manufactured, and the effects will only grow more pronounced. Although most of the harm from human activity is caused by a few major corporations, this is still an impossible situation to adapt to without individual action. To this end, more minor changes around the home can help us all play our parts to both mitigate waste and adapt to coming changes. It’s time to try a new approach, and with the options of the modern world, these changes can be easy to implement, and highly advantageous. So while we don’t recommend jumping in with … Continue reading

How Low-Carb Eating Helps You Lose Weight and Save the Planet

In recent years, low-carbohydrate diets have gained popularity primarily for their weight loss benefits. However, what many people don’t realize is that reducing carbohydrate consumption can also have significant positive impacts on the environment. This dual benefit makes low-carb eating an attractive option for those concerned about both personal health and ecological sustainability. Low Carb Diets and Weight Loss Connection Low-carb diets work by reducing insulin levels in the body. When you consume fewer carbohydrates, especially refined ones like white bread, pasta, and sugar, your body produces less insulin. With lower insulin levels, your body more easily accesses stored fat … Continue reading

النفايات الغذائية وروح رمضان

في السنوات الأخيرة، أثارت  الكميات الهائلة من النفايات الغذائية خلال شهر رمضان المبارك جدل كبير في البلدان الإسلامية وغيرها. وفقا تقديرات متحفظة، نحو خمس المواد الغذائية التي يتم شراؤها أو التي أعدت خلال شهر رمضان تجد طريقها إلى صناديق القمامة أو مقالب النفيات. وهذا يمثل الاف الأطنان من المواد الغذائية الثمينة التي كان يمكن استخدامها لتغذية عشرات الملايين من الجياع في الدول الفقيرة في آسيا وأفريقيا وأماكن أخرى.هذه الكمية المذهلة من النفايات الغذائية خلال شهر رمضان تتطلب استراتيجية قوية وعاجلة للتقليل منها ،و استغلالها بشكل مستدام و كذلك التخلص منها  بكيفية صديقة للبيئة. خطورة الوضع تعتبر دول الشرق الأوسط  أكبر … Continue reading

The Importance of Minimizing Food Waste During Ramadan

The month of Ramadan is a great opportunity to draw closer to Allah and review daily habits and behaviors, including eating habits. During this blessed month, the focus is on fasting and worship, but it is also important to reflect on the impact of food waste on society and the environment, especially with the high rates of food waste during Iftar and Suhoor. The Holy Quran says: “Eat and drink, but do not waste. Surely He does not like the wasteful.” [Al-A’raf: 31]. This noble verse lays a strong foundation for the concept of moderation and balance in consumption, as … Continue reading

How to Green Your Ramadan: An Easy Guide

Ramadan is a month which is very different than other months in terms of activities, praying and eating habits. The month call for not eating and drinking from sunrise to sunset to boost physical and mental endurance and to understand the hardships faced by the unprivileged human beings who do not have enough resources to satisfy their basic necessities. The true meaning of Ramadan is purifying ourselves, taking care of our body, soul, people, surrounding and ecosystems which is supporting us. The month of Ramadan is a golden opportunity to consider making a shift towards a green and sustainable lifestyle … Continue reading

أهمية تقليل هدر الطعام في شهر رمضان

عدّ شهر رمضان فرصة عظيمة للتقرّب إلى الله عز وجل ومراجعة العادات والسلوكيات اليومية، بما في ذلك العادات الغذائية. في هذا الشهر الفضيل، يدور التركيز حول الصيام والعبادة، لكن من الضروري أيضًا أن نتأمل في تأثير هدر الطعام على المجتمع والبيئة، خاصة مع ارتفاع معدلات الإسراف في الطعام خلال الإفطار والسحور. قد ورد في القرآن الكريم قوله تعالى: “وَكُلُوا وَاشْرَبُوا وَلَا تُسْرِفُوا إِنَّهُ لَا يُحِبُّ الْمُسْرِفِينَ“ [الأعراف: 31]. هذه الآية الكريمة تضع أساسًا قويًا لمفهوم الاعتدال والوسطية في الاستهلاك، حيث ينهى الله سبحانه وتعالى عن الإسراف ويؤكد أن الاعتدال في الأكل والشرب هو سلوك محبب يرضي الله.  كما قال النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم: “كُلُوا وَاشْرَبُوا وَتَصَدَّقُوا وَالْبَسُوا فِي غَيْرِ إِسْرَافٍ وَلَا مَخِيلَةٍ” [رواه أحمد].  يوجهنا هذا الحديث الشريف إلى تحقيق التوازن في استهلاكنا، فالإسلام يحث على الكرم والتصدق، لكنه في الوقت ذاته يدعو إلى عدم التبذير والإسراف.  تتعدد أسباب هدر الطعام خلال شهر رمضان، ومن أبرزها تحضير كميات زائدة من … Continue reading

4 Must-Have Eco-friendly Tools for Every Home

We’re finally gaining awareness and are trying to make conscious decisions when it comes to purchasing and using eco-friendly products. There are plenty of eco-friendly tools that we can find out there, so being cautious about what you invest in is no longer a problem. You can now find many tools that are purely made out of materials that are not unhealthy for the environment. Here are some must-have environmentally-friendly tools for every home: 1. Lawn Trimmer Maintaining your garden and taking care of it is something to be admired, but if you’re using a lawn trimmer that uses a … Continue reading

الحس البيئي – البعد النفسي والروحي

الحس البيئي كمفهوم كان محط حوار جمعني عبر وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي مع الخبير العماني في الشأن البيئي المهندس يحيى البلوشي، ووجدت ان ذلك يدخل ضمن واقع مؤثرات العلاقة التي تربط الانسان مع المحيط البيئي ما دفعني الى اعتبار ان الحس البيئي يتمثل في منظومة المشاعر والاحاسيس النفسية والروحية والقيم والمفاهيم المرتبطة بالعلاقة الانسانية مع البيئات الطبيعية والمحيط البيئي للانسان وتلك العلاقة والارتباط الوجداني يترك اثره المباشر والفعلي في تكون قيم السلوك الرشيد والمسؤولية الاخلاقية للفرد والمجتمع في تبني ثقافة العلاقة الموزونة والنهج الواعي في تنظيم العلاقة السليمة مع النظم البيئية وصونها من مختلف اشكال التلويث والتدمير وبناء ثقافة مجتمعية تساهم … Continue reading

5 Ways to Conserve the Environment From Your Home

The environment has numerous benefits that it offers to us which is the reason as to why it needs to be well conserved. There are a lot of measures that one can take to help in environmental conservation. However, it is a task that begins from our own homes. We have a lot of pollutants in our homes and we can prevent these from going into the environment through simple acts. Below are 5 simple tips for environmental conservation from your home: 1. Minimizing wastage of food Food waste causes a lot of environmental pollution. Statistics have proven that a … Continue reading

5 bonnes résolutions à adopter pour l’environnement en 2025

À l’arrivée de la nouvelle année, les bonnes résolutions ne servent pas qu’à la croissance personnelle. Il s’agit aussi de l’occasion idéale pour réfléchir aux gestes qui contribuent à une planète plus saine. Faire des choix durables, ce n’est pas forcément changer sa vie du tout au tout : vous pouvez commencer par des petits ajustements qui ont du sens. Voici cinq bonnes résolutions faciles à tenir qui feront la différence pour 2025 : engagez-vous pour l’environnement sans déranger votre quotidien ! 1. Repensez les déchets : réutilisation, recyclage Prêt à changer vos habitudes ? La bonne nouvelle, c’est qu’il suffit de … Continue reading

Overharvesting in Skin Care: Is Your Favorite Ingredient Driving Extinction?

Natural skin care has been having a moment as consumers venture away from synthetic, processed and potentially harmful chemicals in commonplace products. From serums to masks, clean beauty is supposed to be safer for your face, body and the planet — but is it? Just because such skin care uses raw, Earth-derived ingredients like sandalwood and argan oils doesn’t mean it’s always sustainable or healthy. 4 Natural Skin Care Ingredients to Avoid Not all natural skin care ingredients are created equal. Although they might be safer for your skin, several ingredients are not safe for the planet. In fact, there … Continue reading