6 Simple steps to have a plastic-free celebration

How can festivals be eco friendly? Along with all the food, decorations, and flowers comes the weight of packing and single-use plastic materials. How will you protect the environment when attending a festival?

Whether it's Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali, Eid, or Christmas, here is a  solution:

1. Light up your world the sustainable way

Our festivals wouldn't be the same without the lights. These days, they come in the shape of electric or battery-powered lights.
However, take into account the amount of plastic garbage you produce. Avoid purchasing plastic lighting and opt instead for eco-friendly candles or Diya stands.

2. Gift a livelihood

Both the present and the package must be visually appealing. Allow your present packaging to express your affection this holiday season by using elegant Kashmiri boxes.

Hand-painted and hand-made by Kashmiri craftsmen with disabilities, each box. One of your gifts is also bringing smiles to two recipients!

3. Present your present in fancy packages

Avoid ruining your celebrations by wrapping your thoughtful gifts in plastic. Instead of wrapping them, use lovely canvas bags.

As the bags are reusable, you may choose your favorite pattern and offer not just one but two unique presents!

4. Areca leaf tableware

Hosting a large number of family members and friends? These solutions for eco-friendly dinnerware will be at your side.

They are biodegradable, biodegradable, and disposable. There will be no more washing loads of dishes or discarding plastic.

Your festive meal has just become the greenest possible!

5. With great scent comes great responsibility

Are you aware about what happens to flowers left at temples? Many temples discard them. Some excellent locations, though, actually give away these flowers so they may be recycled into incense sticks!

 Burn these flower-recycling incense sticks to fill your space with a pleasant scent and help the environment at the same time!

6. Eco-friendly cutlery

Do not serve prasad or sweets to your visitors using plastic cutlery. Choose utensils that are biodegradable and sustainable instead.

You may pick from materials made of wood, copper, or recycled coconut shell.

What is a holiday, after all, if not for some unique decorations?

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