As we welcome the festive season, let’s make this Diwali a celebration of joy, light, and care for the environment. Dr. Sufia Zaman, Head of the Department of Oceanography at Techno India University and an environmental scientist, shares some heartfelt reflections and inspiring words on making this Diwali a time of kindness, sustainability, and compassion.
May this Diwali bring light, love, and joy into your life. Let kindness and peace fill every corner of your heart.
This Diwali, let’s plant seeds of hope, love, and sustainability for a greener tomorrow. Remember, even the smallest actions today can make a significant difference for the Earth.
Here are some ways we can celebrate a thoughtful, eco-friendly Diwali:
- Avoid Firecrackers: To prevent air and noise pollution, avoid firecrackers, which harm the environment and disturb humans and animals.
- Eco-Friendly Diyas: Choose clay lamps and natural lanterns over plastic decorations. This choice helps reduce plastic waste and adds a rustic charm to the celebration.
- Natural Rangoli: Embrace organic colors and flower petals to create beautiful, eco-conscious rangolis.
- Limit Electricity: Light fewer electric bulbs and embrace traditional diyas to reduce energy consumption and give a warm glow to your celebrations.
- Support Local Artisans: Share joy by supporting local artisans and choosing eco-friendly gift products.
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By making mindful choices, we create a Diwali that reflects love for our planet and compassion for all its inhabitants, thus celebrating Green Diwali. Please keep stray animals in mind—loud crackers can be stressful and harmful to them. We are all gifts of nature, and a harmonious celebration honors this bond.
This Diwali, let’s celebrate a brighter, greener future. By choosing sustainability, we inspire others to follow a path of thoughtfulness and environmental consciousness. Together, we can light up lives without polluting the air, ushering in prosperity and positivity for all.
Wishing you and your loved ones a Happy Green Diwali!
