The holy month of Ramadan has arrived, welcoming Muslims worldwide with joy and gratitude. However, behind the sacred and blessed atmosphere, there is one issue that is often overlooked: the looming pile of trash, especially during Ramadan and the homecoming season.

As the festive spirit of Ramadan fills the air, the consumption patterns of society tend to increase. Plastic packaging from various shopping trips for iftar preparations, food and beverage wrappers for suhoor, as well as paper packaging from rice packets and styrofoam as food containers, all contribute to the increasing amount of waste in the surrounding environment.

Types of Waste Due to Homecoming

1. Plastic waste from clothing packaging, food, and beverage packaging.
2. Paper waste from leftover rice wrappers.
3. Organic waste.
4. Cardboard waste.

Plastic packaging from various shopping trips, such as clothing for iftar gatherings with friends or family, as well as food and beverage packaging to store supplies during Ramadan, is one of the significant sources of waste. Similarly, paper waste from rice packets often becomes a practical solution for those who are busy working and cannot cook, along with food wrappers using styrofoam, which is difficult to recycle.

Additionally, organic waste such as food scraps, fruit and vegetable peels or cores, also contributes to the increasing waste pile. Cardboard boxes from online shopping or used as packing for homecoming trips often become difficult to recycle due to their susceptibility to damage and inability to be reused.

Tips to Avoid Piling Up of Trash During Homecoming

1. Bring Your Own Shopping Bags: When shopping for homecoming preparations, bring your own reusable shopping bags. Avoid using single-use plastic bags that will only add to the waste.
2. Choose Environmentally Friendly Packaging: When buying food or beverages for your homecoming journey, choose products packaged with environmentally friendly materials, such as recyclable paper packaging.
3. Reduce the Use of Styrofoam Packaging: Avoid foods packaged in styrofoam, as this material is difficult to recycle and often contributes to large piles of waste.
4. Bring Your Own Food Containers: To reduce the use of single-use packaging, bring your own food containers from home. This not only reduces waste but also helps maintain food hygiene and safety.
5. Separate Waste Properly: During the homecoming journey, make sure to separate organic and non-organic waste. Bring extra trash bags to collect waste and dispose of it in appropriate waste disposal facilities.
6. Use Environmentally Friendly Products: When preparing for the homecoming journey, choose products such as utensils, toiletries, and others that are environmentally friendly, such as those made from recycled materials or reusable.
7. Encourage Family Participation: Homecoming holidays are the perfect time to encourage all family members to participate in waste reduction efforts. Educate them about the importance of environmental cleanliness and set an example with real actions.
8. Education and Information: Share information and educate family and friends about ways to reduce waste during homecoming. By raising awareness of waste issues, we can collectively create a better change.

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