In recent years, the global consciousness surrounding environmental sustainability has been on the rise, and this shift in perspective is finding its way into celebrations of festivals. A growing tribe of eco-conscious people is exploring ways to cut down on waste production and reduce carbon footprint during festive celebrations.
Greenwaves Environmental Solutions (GWES), a startup in the field of solid and e-waste management in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, recently conducted an online workshop on eco-friendly ways to celebrate festivals. The workshop highlighted ways in which simple steps can be followed at home for proper waste disposal during festivals. “People can follow three simple steps for a sustainable festive celebrations: proper waste management practices such as making sure you generate less waste and proper waste disposal procedures; buying eco-friendly products like clay Ganesha idols; and turning floral wastes into incense sticks or cones,” says Anil Potluri of GWES.
