With the markets in the city abuzz with festive fervour, the spirit of Deepavali should be celebrated with thoughtfulness. Though it is a happy festival, one should also remember that this day also witnesses noise pollution, air pollution, wastage of paper, electricity and heavy usage of plastic. Without compromising on the happiness factor, it is important to go soundless, eco-friendly and green this Deepavali. Chennai Times offers some tips on how to celebrate a green Deepavali...
Create a community to burst crackers: What's a Deepavali without crackers? Though some people have gone completely soundless by not bursting crackers at all, it is hard for a few to stop. Environmentalist Abdul Ghani says that they still burst crackers without harming the everyday lives of people. He says, "In several foreign countries, they identify a point and burst crackers. With fire extinguishers and other safety methods in place, the event takes place with utmost ease. While we can't expect to witness something similar, I suggest people from every locality pick a common point and burst crackers.
For instance, people in T Nagar can get together on that day and burst crackers in a playground in their locality. This way, others can enjoy walking on the roads safely and it also reduces the noise pollution. Even cleaning the roads becomes easier as it is all accumulated in one place." Abdul also adds, "In our country, still animals and rag pickers consume food from the bins. With chemicals from crackers being dumped in the waste bins across your homes, it is quite dangerous when they consume. When we do it in a community, the waste is collected once and for all and dumped. This is also a way to help them as well."
Avoid plastic bags while shopping: Shopping for Deepavali is a never-ending one. Be it buying clothes or things required for the festive puja, people are constantly buying something. Abdul says that instead of taking plastic covers, take your own bags instead. "A huge amount of plastic gets generated during this period. Carry cloth bags or recycled paper bags whenever you shop," he suggests.
Make your own sweets and savouries: Not many people make sweets and savouries at home. Several young couples opt for buying sweets. "It is best for people to make their own sweets and savouries. This way, you can be sure about the ghee and oil that you use. Even if you can't make them, carry banana leaves or steel containers to pack your sweets from the shop. It is highly risky and cancerous to carry eatables in plastic containers," Ghani says.
Use mud diyas to decorate your home: Instead of wasting money and electricity by illuminating your home with decorative lights, opt for mud diyas, which are more eco-friendly. You can even paint them and decorate them as you wish. It is easily disposable as well.
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