Holi, being a social celebration, is not limited to one home. To convert it into an environmentally friendly festival, contribution is required from every family in society. The dream of an eco-friendly and non-hazardous Holi can come true only when every individual who participates in the festival makes maximum efforts not to harm the environment in any way. For this, mass-level awareness of environmentally friendly celebrations is required. People need to understand that if some small changes in the celebration pattern can bring worthwhile results for the environment, they can then shift towards change in the social sector.
Eco-Friendly Holi Tips:
Judicious Use of Water:
In a situation where most Indian cities are facing acute water scarcity, it is concerning that a precious commodity like water is being wasted during Holi celebrations. On the day of Holi, people, out of enthusiasm and fun, douse each other with buckets of water, and children throw water balloons at each other, depleting water that could have been used for the next few weeks. Although celebrating a dry Holi only with Gulal would be ideal, as most people may not agree to it, judicious use of water on the day is essential if you wish to celebrate an eco-friendly Holi.
Avoid Using Chemical Colors:
Previously, Holi colors were prepared from flowers of trees like the Indian Coral Tree (parijat) and the Flame of the Forest (Kesu). However, with the introduction of dry chemical colors, people stopped extracting flower colors, leading to an increase in the use of chemical and aluminum paints during celebrations. These chemical dyes are not only harmful to one's skin but also hazardous for the environment due to the pollution caused during their preparation and after merging with the water cycle.
Eco-Friendly Bonfire:
The burning of fuelwood for the Holi Bonfire or Holika Dahan raises concerns. Valuable fuelwood is wasted during this ritual, resulting in deforestation and unnecessary pollution. Instead of wooden logs, it would be ideal if people used Holika Dahan to burn their waste material.
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34Eco-Friendly Holi Tips:
Judicious Use of Water:
In a situation where most Indian cities are facing acute water scarcity, it is concerning that a precious commodity like water is being wasted during Holi celebrations. On the day of Holi, people, out of enthusiasm and fun, douse each other with buckets of water, and children throw water balloons at each other, depleting water that could have been used for the next few weeks. Although celebrating a dry Holi only with Gulal would be ideal, as most people may not agree to it, judicious use of water on the day is essential if you wish to celebrate an eco-friendly Holi.
Avoid Using Chemical Colors:
Previously, Holi colors were prepared from flowers of trees like the Indian Coral Tree (parijat) and the Flame of the Forest (Kesu). However, with the introduction of dry chemical colors, people stopped extracting flower colors, leading to an increase in the use of chemical and aluminum paints during celebrations. These chemical dyes are not only harmful to one's skin but also hazardous for the environment due to the pollution caused during their preparation and after merging with the water cycle.
Eco-Friendly Bonfire:
The burning of fuelwood for the Holi Bonfire or Holika Dahan raises concerns. Valuable fuelwood is wasted during this ritual, resulting in deforestation and unnecessary pollution. Instead of wooden logs, it would be ideal if people used Holika Dahan to burn their waste material.
From India, Ahmadabad
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