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Eco Friendly Diwali Celebration Ideas: What is better than celebrating Diwali with the entire family together? As parents you may remember the Diwali joys with many fire-crackers, and whatever new came in the market, you wanted to have it!
It was fun to flaunt it to your friends, however, the times have changed and crackers are not a very smart option to celebrate your Diwali with. With the rise in air pollution and the worsening levels of the Air Quality Index (AQI), which currently stands at 349, into the "very poor" category.
So, how can you celebrate this Diwali without crackers with your kids? If you are also wondering about this, then you have landed at the right place.
Here are 5 amazing ideas for you to celebrate a sustainable Diwali with your family:
Also Read: How To Make Diwali Fun For Your Kids Without Firecrackers?
Earthen Diyas and Non-toxic Candles
Instead of burning firecrackers, go for all things sustainable by using earthen diyas and non-toxic candles. You can use this time to create DIY candles by melting the wax and mixing it with various scents to turn it into a scented candle.
You can also paint your earthen diyas and turn them into beautiful decors or make them a part of your Diwali rangoli.
Use Handmade And Eco-Friendly Wrappers for Diwali Gifts
Diwali is also the time when you are gifting a lot of things and also receiving. Whether it is sweet boxes, clothes, or makeup, you can make it a bit more special by using handmade and eco-friendly wrappers.
This is when your child's creativity can come in handy. Involve your kids in the gifting process. Make them choose the paper bags and paint them to make them look beautiful. You can also use cloth bags or tote bags and paint them!
Make Your Rangoli With Natural Materials
Instead of using synthetic colours, try natural materials for your rangoli. You can use flowers, or natural colours like gulal. The rangoli-making process is a fun one for your kids as they can use their creativity at its best!
Use Your Old Clothes To Dress Up
One of the best ways of sustainable living is to use your old ethnic and festive clothes to dress up. Even the actors are doing it too! Recently, Alia Bhat showed up to designer Manish Malhotra's Diwali party in her outfit from her mehndi. If she can, so can you and your kids!
Your kids are always ahead of you and they would surely have amazing ideas to style their old clothes different this Diwali!
If Not In Use Donate
Toys, household objects and clothes that are not in use can be donated. When you take your child with you for donation, it teaches them empathy and also makes them understand the importance of gratitude and positivity.