Eco-Friendly Holi Decorations: Ideas for a Green Festival

Holi is the festival of colours and a time to spread joy, meet your loved ones, and welcome the vibrancy of spring. Traditional Holi décor comprises plastic items and non-recyclable materials, which are harmful to the environment. To counter this, shifting to eco-friendly décor helps reduce waste and aligns with the festival's values: renewal and harmony with nature.

If you're looking for creative and sustainable ways to decorate your space for an organic Holi celebration, here are some eco-conscious practices and sustainable products to use.

Why should we choose eco-friendly Holi décors?

Holi is a chance to show off your environmental awareness with eco-friendly décor. The festival's spirit of renewal and unity is reflected in green decorations, which also protect the planet by reducing waste, reusing, and recycling materials.

Natural Floral Décor

Indian festivals are incomplete without flowers, and Holi is no exception. Make stunning garlands, table centrepieces, and wall hangings with fresh, dried or locally sourced flowers. Marigolds, roses, and jasmine are popular choices for their vibrant colours and soothing fragrances. After the celebration, compost the used flowers to make nutrient-rich soil for your garden.

Reusable Backdrops and Fabric Banners

Use fabric instead of plastic streamers and banners. Use old sarees, dupattas or bed linens to create colourful backdrops and drapes. Hand-paint messages or Holi-themed designs on cotton fabric using natural dyes. After Holi, repurpose these banners for future celebrations or as everyday home décor.

Decorate with Natural Holi colours

Decorate your space creatively with natural Holi colours. Fill decorative bowls, glass jars or earthen pots with vibrant eco-friendly colours.

Handcrafted Diyas and Candles

Use natural materials like soy wax and clay for candles and diyas to make your celebration eco-friendly. Not only do they give your space a warm glow, but they can be reused or repurposed for other festivals.

Upcycled Holi Decorations

Use things you already have at home. Use glass jars, tin cans or cardboard boxes to make your decorations. You can wrap them in colourful fabric or paint them with non-toxic, natural paints. Here are some of the foremost and most relevant ideas that you can try:

Make lanterns by filling old mason jars with fairy lights.
Make Holi-themed cutouts or photo props using discarded cardboard.

Not only does this reduce waste, but it also adds a personal, creative touch to your décor.

Rangoli Made from Natural Ingredients

A traditional and beautiful way to welcome guests is through Rangoli designs. Make intricate patterns with eco-friendly, biodegradable natural ingredients like turmeric, rice flour, beetroot powder, and flower petals.

Sustainable Gifts

Gifting is incomplete without a Holi celebration. Gifts for Holi can also be sustainable, and double up as decorative elements.

Use Biodegradable Tableware

If you're throwing a Holi party, use biodegradable or reusable tableware. Festive treats can be served in bamboo plates, areca palm leaf plates, ceramic plates, and bowls. To give the tableware an extra sustainable touch, combine it with handmade napkins or tablecloths dyed with natural colours.

Post-Holi Cleanup Drive

To make your organic Holi celebrations even more fun, invite your guests to help with a quick post-celebration cleanup. Keep the environmental footprint to a minimum by providing separate bins for recyclable and compostable waste.

Products to Try (Available at Brown Living)

Cerise Holi Gift Hamper: The Cerise Holi Gift Hamper comes with reusable handcrafted baskets that can also be used as decorative vases for your flowers at your event.
Holi Colour Pot: They can be arranged as table accents or used in themed displays.
Holi Special Soy Wax Thandai Candles: These eco-friendly candles are inspired by Thandai and come in reusable containers with subtle aromas and elegant designs that will set the perfect mood for a green Holi celebration.
Party Pack of Natural Holi Gulaal: The colours in this pack are safe and biodegradable and are ideal for making multicoloured displays.
Family Pack of Natural Holi Gulaal: Make stunning rangoli designs using these vibrant, skin-friendly colours.

Conclusion

Holi doesn't have to be at the cost of the environment. But you can still get into the festive spirit with eco-friendly décor, natural Holi colours, and sustainable products. Shop for eco-friendly products from Brown Living, like Holi Colour Pots, Family Pack of Natural Holi Gulaal, Cerise Holi Gift Hamper, and more, to make your celebration beautiful and sustainable.