Wednesday, September 17, 2008

MUSLIM REDUCE THEIR CARBON FOOTPRINTS - GREEN GUIDE FOR MUSLIMS

A green guide to help Muslim households reduce climate change has been published jointly by Lifemakers UK and the Islamic Foundation for Ecology and Environmental Sciences (IFEES), with Muslim Hands, the Nottingham based charity meeting production costs. The booklet explains the impact of climate change using Islamic references and also explains why Muslims must do their bit for the environment.

The Green Guide is unique in that it is a simple, practical handbook that looks at different aspects of the Muslim household and suggests changes that can have a big impact on climate change. These include decisions about domestic food, water, laundry, heating, electricity, transport and recycling.

At the end of the 20 page booklet is also a ‘How green is my family’ checklist that gives households something positive to aim towards. The booklet has been printed in time for Ramadan, the month in which Muslims are most reflective of their actions.

For more information about the Green Guide please contact Raja on 07956 983 609 or Shaid on 0787 969 4540 or e-mail IFEES at info@ifees.org.uk or visit the website at www.ifees.org.uk