CAMPAIGNERS VISIT KING CHARLES III
Environmental and social campaigners have visited King Charles III at his first reception as monarch in the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Naseem Talukdar and Moslek Uddin were among 300 members of the British south-east Asian community to be invited to the official residence of His Majesty The King in Edinburgh. The event was held to recognise the contribution these communities have made to the health service, arts, media, education, business and the armed forces.
Naseem has worked with representatives from mosques in Bristol to find sustainable ways to serve food and drink while breaking fast during Ramadan.
He added: “The Queen Consort was impressed to learn about PAP’s activity over the past few years.
Naseem, from Fishponds, Bristol, founded Projects Against Plastic (PAP) to find ways to reduce single-plastic use - starting in the hospitality sector.
“She was keen to learn more about the Plastic Free Ramadan campaign – set to be a nationwide event to enable the faith communities to reduce food waste and plastic waste.”
While Moslek, from Weston, founded UK Curry Connect (UKCC), which tackles skills shortages in the Asian food industry.
Moslek who heads Chutneys in Aller Parade, is a PAP trustee and uses reusable metal containers, called tiffins, for food orders at his takeaway.
And they have created a partnership to bring greater change in the industry.
Moslek and Naseem have hosted 'Curry and Conversation' workshops with Weston Chamber of Commerce to encourage others to reduce their single-use plastic usage.
Tackling climate change Naseem, who has been nominated for an MTM award - celebrating the work of diverse communities and individuals across the South West, said: “His Majesty was keen to learn about the challenges and accomplishments of the plastic pollution campaign.” 48
Moslek, who was inspired to take action by his young daughter who watched BBC documentary Blue Planet where Sir David Attenborough highlights the effect of climate change, said: “It’s important that we act now for future generations.”
