Green Diwali 2023: How to celebrate Deepwali in eco-friendly way – top tips – Life News

Every year Diwali is celebrated with utmost enthusiasm and delightfulness with all the lights, crackers and gifts from loved ones. However, most people forget to think about post-Diwali effects on our bodies due to the choked smoke gases in air, made by our unconscious choices. Let’s opt for Green Diwali this year and we promise it will not take the shine away.

For a sustainable future, Green Diwali is a way to go and here’s how you can give back to nature:

Earthen diyas: Instead of easy-made plastic diyas, it is better to choose earthen diyas that are made by small scale producers with their own hands. Boost your creativity and draw some aesthetic shapes and designs over it. The earthen diyas are also good after the use as it can dissolve with normal soil and don’t affect the environment.

Green crackers: While it is not necessary or advised to crack any firecrackers but for children’s enthusiasm, you can opt for green crackers that are manufactured by sustainable ingredients. It also doesn’t cause much harm to the environment than the usual crackers.

Natural rangoli colors: Without rangolis, the Diwali festival would be incomplete. However, were you aware that the colors used to create rangolis are toxic and not biodegradable? If inhaled, the toxic compounds found in non-organic colors can cause serious respiratory problems. As a result, we must use environmentally friendly organic and natural colors. Making rangolis with natural materials like rice, cinnamon, turmeric powder, and flower petals is one of the best eco-options.

Solar lights: Diwali is a festival of lights, so lighting plays a big role in the celebration. To decorate your homes, people use a variety of lighting fixtures, which wastes a lot of electricity. Try celebrating a green Diwali this year by using solar lights. These are a bit priced but definitely worth the price.

Donate: On the occasion of Diwali, many of us throw away old and used items while organizing our wardrobes. This might contaminate the surroundings. These things should be given to the underprivileged and homeless.

Cloth to pack gifts: In addition to being harmful to the environment, gift wrapping plastic is not biodegradable. Celebrate a green Diwali by using cloth packaging instead.