The Up and Forward project, funded by the European Union Life + funding stream, has worked with communities in Glodwick, Oldham and St Peters Ashton to spread awareness during a period of contemplation and focus in the Islamic calendar.
Campaign and council officers have worked with religious leaders at mosques in the areas to host several Breaking of the Fast events from 23-25 July, an evening for the community to enjoy traditional foods. Attendees received specially commissioned leaflets that focused on how to correctly recycle food waste.
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Attracting over 900 people altogether, the attendees were also reminded to care and cherish their environment.
Councillor Neil Swannick, chair of Greater Manchester waste disposal authority (GMWDA) said: The Breaking of the Fast events are part of the overall Up and Forward Faith Campaign which aims to increase recycling levels in communities by working closely with religious leaders and the community. We aim to learn from this new approach to help us move towards our target of zero waste.
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Mufti Hanan, secretary of the Oldham Central Mosque & Islamic Centre said: The breaking of the fast (iftar) event at the Oldham Central Mosque on 24th July was excellent with a great attendance. We are confident our message will have an impact on our local community. It was a pleasure to be part of the Life + Up & Forward Project.
Life has been the EUs financial instrument supporting environmental and nature conservation projects since 1992. It has co-financed some 3708 projects, contributing approximately 2.8 billion to the protection of the environment.
GMWDA provides recycling and waste disposal services for 1,009,815 households in Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside and Trafford. It handles around 5% of national municipal waste.
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