A lot of the gifts we receive at Diwali are of no use to us and are thrown away soon after the festival. Take some time to choose gifts with care. Potted plants or seeds as gifts would be a welcome change from the usual sweets that only end up making you gain weight! Eco-friendly wooden or terracotta artefacts, handmade paintings or crafts, organic food hampers, organic soap and eco-friendly fragrances are thoughtful gifting ideas that do not pollute the environment. Re-cycled and up-cycled items are also great gifts that are unique and also speak volumes about your love for the planet Eco Friendly Diwali
Give Gifts To Those Who Really Need Them
Every year, after Diwali has come and gone, you are left with many, many boxes of sugary sweets that no one wants to eat anymore! Why not make a change this year, by choosing to donate to an orphanage or by spending your time at an old age home. Choose to teach your illiterate maid how to read and write. Give sweets or clothes to poor children who really need them.
Buy Terracotta Diyas
Diyas are often decorated with metallic paint that can be toxic, especially if it comes in contact with oil and heat. Plain diyas are always the safest. If you must use decorated diyas, it’s a good idea to buy safe non-toxic paint and decorate diyas by yourself. It’s also a fun Diwali activity that the whole family can participate in!
Make Rice Powder Rangolis
Rangolis that are made of rice powder instead of synthetic coloured powder are biodegradable and do not harm the environment. You can also make beautiful decorative rangolis using flowers like marigolds and jasmine that create a lovely fragrance and add to the festive air.
Another initiative to reduce the detrimental effects of firecrackers has come from the Supreme Court. The court has only allowed the use of firecrackers that are within permitted decibel limits and emission norms. Interestingly, the scientists at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) have formulated eco-friendly crackers, which would not only reduce emissions but also help people get a respite from noise pollution. Great, isn’t it?
So, this Diwali is going to be a green Diwali.! And RoofandFloor supports the court order as well as the campaign by the Environment Ministry. Thus, in this post, we present you six simple tips to celebrate eco-friendly Diwali. Guests Posts
Decorating with lights
Use earthen lamps: Diwali is the festival of lights, and string lights have been all the rage over the past few years. However, this year, let’s make an effort to minimise the use of fancy lights. Instead, opt for clay or earthen lamps, also known as diyas. These lights are not only cheaper but are also harmless to the environment.
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