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This Article is From Nov 06, 2018

3 Ways To Make Diwali More Eco-Friendly

Go green for the festival of lights

3 Ways To Make Diwali More Eco-Friendly
Go green for the festival of lights

Before Diwali festivities commence, it's important to take a step back and ensure your celebrations are not at the cost of the environment. With increased air and noise pollution during the season, let us make efforts go cleaner and greener with our forms of festivity. If everyone does their bit, it truly will be a peaceful, joyous celebration for all.

(Also Read: 5 Ways To Prevent Diwali Pollution From Affecting Your Skin)

 

1. Burst Crackers Smartly

There's one way to burst crackers without any air pollution whatsoever and that's with Alexa, the voice assistant that's available on Amazon's Echo devices. This festive season, you can ask Alexa to burst crackers to replicate the familiar firecracker sounds (minus the smoke, that is) or even enable the Diwali Cracker Game to hear specific sounds like that of the Chakra or Laxmi Bomb. The Amazon Echo Plus (2nd Gen) is available for Rs 14999. Shop here.

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Speaker from Amazon

 

2. Spread Light Traditionally

Instead of increasing your electricity consumption, go back to your roots by lighting your home with traditional clay and terracotta diyas. They'll give you a festive feel without rising bill costs but with charm that no electric light can replicate. The Rajasthan Emporium and Handicrafts Gift Pack of 5 diyas on 1 plate is available for Rs 400 from Rs 700. Shop here.

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Diya set from Rajasthan Emporium

 

3. Add Colour Safely

Don't forget to decorate your home with a traditional Rangoli design, but this time with colours that are organic and non-toxic. It may be in a small way, but it's a safer choice for humans and the environment. The Tota Organic Gulal Pack of 4 colours is available for Rs 220 from Rs 595. Shop here.

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Colour from Tota

 

Which of these eco-friendly tips will you be trying this Diwali? Tell us in the comments.

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