Holi, a festival of joy, love and togetherness is celebrated mainly in Indian culture. But the contemporary practices that go with the festival like colors with chemicals, water splashes and plastic wastes can be harmful to the environment.
The celebration of the festival should be such that we celebrate it in an eco-friendly way because we want to enjoy the best of the festival without harming Mother Nature. Below are some ideas on how you can have a sustainable Holi and descriptions of some carefully selected products to make this festival unforgettable.
Why should we celebrate a sustainable Holi?
Holi is a festival of rebirth, apology and reunion. This allows us to keep the cultural aspect of the festival, while also keeping the impact of our actions on the environment. Using natural and biodegradable materials for organic Holi celebrations is a good start to making your Holi celebration safe for the environment and people.
1. Play with Natural Holi Colors
Colours are the essence of Holi. Traditional colours are mostly made from chemicals that are bad for the skin and bad for the environment. Natural extracted colours are a safe bet for bright enjoyment.
Products to Try
- Holi Milan Box | Four Packs of Natural Gulaal: Large quantity of organic gulaal pack that is perfect for occasions where there are many people. These are skin-friendly colours made from safe natural products and are suitable for use by people of all ages.
- Natural Gulaal Family Pack The gulaal is bright and free from chemicals and this pack is slightly bigger and can be used for families. This is to make sure that your Holi is happy and eco-friendly.
Not only do these natural colours spice up your festival but they are also in keeping with the spirit of the festival
2. Use Environment-Friendly Products for Holi
Gift-giving is the best way to express love and appreciation during this time. Eco-friendly gifts are gifts that are both thoughtful for the recipient and for the environment.
Products to Try:
- Cerise Holi Gift Hamper: This is a handcrafted basket of 4 organic Holi colours gift sets. It is reusable and the basket is perfect for gift-giving to friends and families during special occasions.
- Holi Special Soy Wax Thandai Candles: Inspired by the Thandai drink, these soy wax candles are a perfect fit for the Holi festival. Environment-friendly and thoughtful gifts, they are made from natural soy wax and packed in reusable earthen containers.
These sustainable gifts for Holi not only send good vibes but also promote the cause of sustainability.
3. Decorate with Sustainable Products
Festive decorations are used to celebrate Holi but these decorations are made up of harmful plastics. Instead, opt for sustainable alternatives:
- Cloth banners, painted by hand, with natural dyes, are used for banners.
- Use flowers or petals of fresh or dry flowers to make wreaths.
- Make attractive backgrounds or tablecloths from old fabrics.
For a decorative purpose to complement the gift, these sustainable festival ideas can be served together with the Cerise Holi Gift Hamper.
4. Plan an Eco-Friendly Feast
Holi is incomplete without food and you can make the festival sustainable by buying organic food products and avoiding wastage. Here’s how:
- Prepare meals using locally available ingredients by cooking local cuisine.
- Use reusable, biodegradable plates and utensils to serve food and drinks.
- After the celebrations, feed your garden with the compost food scraps.
5. Conservation of Water During Holi
While people love water games during the festival, it is a huge disadvantage to have so much water splashed around. Here’s how you can conserve water:
- Dry Holi and only organic colours, please.
- If water games are a must, make small playing areas and use collected rainwater.
- Encourage responsible playing and reduce wastage during the event.
6. Workshops on Sustainability in the Host Community
Holi is a great opportunity to teach and inspire people in your community. Host sessions on how to make natural Holi colours, reuse and recycle decorations or use eco-friendly products. These activities help to increase environmental consciousness and at the same time create unity.
In addition, arrange for a cleanup campaign after the Holi celebration so that the places where people celebrate Holi are left clean.
Conclusion:
Holi is a festival of happiness, rejuvenation and togetherness – all principles of sustainability. So you can be an environmentally friendly person and celebrate the festival at the same time.
Brown Living’s selection of products makes it easy to organize an environmentally friendly Holi. From the Holi Colour Pot and Family Pack of Natural Holi Gulaal with natural colours to the Cerise Holi Gift Hamper and Holi Special Soy Wax Thandai Candles, these products are perfect for the conscious celebration of the festival.
This Holi, let your actions be louder than your happiness and your concern for the planet. Encourage the colours of happiness, harmony and sustainability. Happy Holi!
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