Guide for Small Business Owners
A guide to how to get started with your sustainability journey
Articles
What Grass-fed milk really means (in Canada)
If you’re like me, when you go to the grocery stores, health food stores, etc., you see a bunch of names on milk products. None of them are obvious as to what they mean. What does ‘Organic’ milk mean anyway? I looked on the back of the box, but it doesn’t say anything about what …
Guide on Sustainable Tourism
In the previous article, I briefly discussed the concept of sustainable tourism. Today, I’ll be expanding and further explaining what it means to travel sustainably in reference to Islam. More specifically, this will be in the context of both the 8th, 12th, and the 14th sustainable development goal which is to “Promote sustained, inclusive and …
Having an Eco-friendly Summer
With the summer season inching closer and closer, we must keep in mind how we treat our environment as we utilize the land for our own personal enjoyment. I will first discuss some general reminders regarding engaging in a variety of summer-themed activities such as hiking, camping, or going on picnics. I will then briefly …
Sustainable Gardening
On several occasions in our previous articles, we mentioned how caring for the earth aligns with the teachings of Islam. In connection with this, I want to focus on land reclamation and the way it’s related to our hobbies, specifically gardening. Those who love to garden may find a lot that resonates with them in …
Sustainability Development Goal #11 and Islam
At some level, we have a responsibility as both citizens and Muslims in caring for the environment and our communities’ well-being. As we head toward a more industrial-based future, the question of sustainability immediately comes to mind. This is especially critical as the majority of urban expansion in the future is expected to occur in …
Sustainable Eating During Ramadan
As the second week of Ramadan comes to a close, we continue to be tested with spiritual and physical hardships due to fasting. Fasting and abstaining from food, water, and other pleasures allows us to self-reflect on the privileges that we are blessed with within our own lives. We are reminded of those in poverty …
Sustainability Development Goal #12 and Islam
Let us revive what Allah and the prophet guide us in relation to SDG 12
Muslims guide to food environmental labels
A guide to increase our consciousness about the journey livestock takes, realize the health and environmental impact. Then see what Islam teachings say in the topic and what current tools we can use to implement “Ihsan” “beautification” “ excellence” in our diet.
Learning materials
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