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An Ecological Way To Celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi

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Ganesh Chaturthi is the celebration of lord Ganesh’s birth that is celebrated all across India with great pomp and show. Roads, streets, houses and public buildings are decked up to honour his stay for the next 10 days as we gear up to become the best hosts. He is worshipped by many and after the duration of his stay we indulge in his farewell festivities also known as Visarjan. However, after such a grand celebration we leave behind a trail of destruction behind us that leads to environmental degradation and hampers us in a drastic way. All of these actions will lead to disastrous consequences but there’s still a way we can save the earth from becoming a future nightmare. We have compiled how we celebrate traditionally and some alternatives to how we should celebrate ecologically.

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The Traditional Way

• We bring home an idol constructed from plaster of paris that doesn’t decompose easily and leads to pollution. The toxic colours mix with water resources and hamper with both human and animal health while the POP leads to environmental degradation.
• Every year we buy new idols and immerse them into water bodies when even one idol takes decades to fully dissolve this constant dumping of waste products in the water doesn’t even let the nature to heal itself fully.
• The idol is not immersed alone it is accompanied by other toxic pollutants such as flowers, jewellery, metal etc as it takes decades to dissolve or even break down, these idols float from one water body to another, it reduces oxygen levels in the water body and kills organisms.
• Fireworks and crackers are used in abundance during such festivals that increases the pollutants in the atmosphere leading to air pollution. Noise pollution is also a by-product of the same.

The Ecological Way

• Instead, we can bring home an ecological mud idol that doesn’t tamper with any traditional beliefs but at the same time is also environment friendly. It is also cost effective and relatively cheaper than the POP ones making it affordable for everyone.
• We can buy one Ganpati made of metals like brass, copper etc. and reuse it every year so as to reduce the need for a new one annually. These idols are long lasting and do not lead to pollution per se.
• We can immerse the mud idol in a bucket or a container in our backyard, this way it will dissolve fully without harming any organisms as such. This mud can also be used to plant a tree that will help us remember him forever and still continue to live with us.
• We should dance and sing without the usage of firecrackers or loud music; this would make sure that we unintentionally don’t give rise to pollutants in the atmosphere and end up harming ourselves.

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We should be celebrating a festival that brings us such great joy and ensure that everyone around us is happy and prosperous as well. Instead of indulging in practices that damage the ecosystem we should see to it that the environment flourishes along with us and stays with us till the end of time.

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Fast Fashion And Its Consequences

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Fashion is not a recent phenomenon however fast fashion is, that has led to disastrous consequences for our environment. A staggering figure induced problem that gives rise to over 80 billion garments a year that usually ends up in landfills. Fashion is an important aspect in an individual’s life and has been around for decades but in recent times has become more of a problem that needs to be addressed. The demand for fashion keeps on increasing as new trends keep emerging keeping the fashion industry on its toes. People without thinking of the environmental impact throw away clothes after a few uses leading to an insane amount of pollution. Individuals as well as Ngo’s have started looking into the problem seriously as we have started with the concept of Eco fashion which is ecological and can be used over and over multiple times.

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Fashion matters in a way that it tells who we are or what we want to be. It is an important aspect that often transcribes our heritage, culture and ethnicity through our clothes, for eg; a person wearing a saree might be from India, hence fashion plays an important role in determining our identity as well. However, like any industry even the fashion industry has its dark side such as exploitation of garment workers, lack of diversity and environmental damage. Fashion doesn’t stop regardless; the only solution is to be conscious towards our fashion purchases and how we stop them from ending up in the landfill.

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Fashion has become way cheaper leading to people purchasing more and more clothes and contributing to environmental degradation. This reduction in prices is only possible due to the reduction in production prices causing great harm to the planet, workers and our health. Most textile companies release toxic water containing lead, mercury and arsenic into the water bodies that pollutes it and is harmful for human, animal and plant life. The fashion industry takes up tonnes of water for dying and production purposes that might soon become the cause of drought and water scarcity in the world. Microfibers are released into the ocean whenever we wash our clothes that are then introduced in the food chain, air is also a carrier of microfibers that we inhale as toxins find their way into our body. Fibers take years to decompose and hence keep on polluting the environment until they do, these fibers are harmful to both humans and animals.

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Some ways in which we can make less textile pollution is as follows:

• Shopping from sustainable brands that promote ethical fashion. These brands have taken an initiative to provide fashion but not at the cost of the environment and we as the general public should do our best to support them. Sustainable fashion is the next trend and we hope to see it in the long run being a part of our everyday wardrobes.
• Frequently donate your clothes to charitable organisations or thrift stores, these ensure that your clothes are being used to their fullest potential. It gives your clothes a second chance while also making it sustainable and easy on the environment.
• Repurpose old clothing by using them for other miscellaneous tasks around the house like using an old t shirt as a carpet or making totally new outfits from the old ones.
• Buy better quality clothes as they will last longer in your closet and not result in tear in a few months. Cheap clothes wear off easily leading to an increased demand for new ones.

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Happy Sustainable Independence Day

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India celebrates its 75th Independence Day as we gained freedom from the shackles of the British governance on this very day. From that onwards we continue to celebrate our freedom on 15th August every year. We remember our freedom fighters and their contribution towards the greater good of the country and its people. The country celebrates this day to its full effulgence and grandeur however, we leave behind a trace of pollution that will take years and years to breakdown and attain freedom. Cloth flags with plastic handles are seen lying on the streets and in garbage bins the very next day as we chose to discard them without any patriotic feelings, we had on Independence Day.

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Children and adults buy flags and tri-coloured goods in bulk to express their love for our motherland. Indian flags are hoisted on top of buildings and houses to symbolise this day as every nook and corner of the country is filled with patriotic tunes. Schools and colleges have special functions to commemorate this day. Every year we watch the historical mass parade happening at the Red Fort followed by a speech by the revered PM of the country. This year came with the vision of every house adorning a Tiranga to celebrate national unity but this may have had some drastic consequences for the environment.

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However, after this huge Independence Day celebration we are left behind with tonnes of pollution and waste that hampers the survival of our future generations. We as the people of the country that has never let us down and provided ample for our needs, it is now the time for us to reciprocate and help mother nature survive to its fullest potential. During the celebrations we buy flags for us to discard them the very next day. The Indian population is of 138 crores and most of these people while buying flags do not think of the harmful side effects these will have on the earth. The cloth used for the flag and the plastic used for its handle are both harmful and do not deteriorate into the soil for a long time thus making it polluted and unfertile.

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Independence Day is all about being independent from our selfish thoughts and actions of being truly free from any kind of oppression, and if we have achieved it don’t you think the earth has to too. Instead of buying flags and demonstrating our patriotism, we should plant trees and give everyone the right to clean, fresh air. The younger generation have taken the torch in their hands as many new campaigns have come in focus about planting trees for a greener earth. Social media is being increasingly used to promote these campaigns as the generations come together for a more sustainable Independence Day.

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Ecobricks – The Solution To The Plastic Problem

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Ecobricks is a relatively new concept that has recently sprung up and has become very popular in recent years. Ecobricks refers to the concept of filling plastic bottles with dry waste that make them sturdy and then using them as bricks for smaller establishments like a dog house, small fences preventing encroachments etc. The huge problem of plastic waste is closely been given attention as many have turned to ecobricks as a safe and sustainable solution. Many individuals as well as organisations have been working for environmental safekeeping and ecobricks is one such solution that aims to prevent loads of plastic from going into landfills.

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Every year approximately 400 million tonnes of plastic waste is generated which will take about 450+ years to decompose while on the other hand will continue to decompose the environment into a state of utter disaster. Solutions as such divert the waste into useful alternatives so that we can continue to use an already used product and benefit from it to its fullest potential. These bricks are both sturdy as well as durable that makes it stronger and more immune to withstand harsh conditions. It doesn’t require industrial help hence, it is easy to make at home which also makes it absolutely free to make and use.

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Ecobrick is the solution to the age-old problem of plastic pollution. It is durable and reusable that can be used for making a lot of different items and structures. Dry waste is packed into a clear plastic battle using a stick to make it dense and devoid of any air pockets, this makes it durable and strong that can be used in making structures. These do not succumb to pressure and hence act as sturdy furniture pieces to go in our gardens and parks. We can also help strays by building small pet rest sheds in and around our locality for the strays to reside in. By making ecobricks at home we can use them to build small structures around and, in the house, while you can also donate them to organisations accepting them. This way plastic goes a full circle yet does not end up in a garbage bin.

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Ecokaari – A Viable Solution

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Ecokaari is a sustainable platform that aims to transform some of the plastic waste generated into premium upcycled products that can be used in our everyday lives. A staggering amount of plastic waste is generated each year that results in severe pollution across the country, it also doesn’t decompose leading to drastic consequences on human, animal and plant life. Platforms like Ecokaari are taking the initiative to somehow reduce these damages that have been inflicted on earth since a long time by reusing these plastic wastes and giving them a new life. They make fashionable yet sustainable bags and totes that are handwoven using charkha and handloom. This has greatly impacted the environment in a positive way and continues to do so.

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About 8.3 billion tonnes of plastic is present in the world as of recent statistics and more is being produced and discarded every minute. This causes huge levels of imbalance in nature’s plan that often leads to scary consequences around us. While the earth is struggling many new methods to curb waste production have sprung up in recent decades to plans to fight the waste problem with innovative solutions like – Ecokaari. It is a revolution that recycles plastic waste into fashionable bags which do not contribute to the fast fashion world but at the same time fulfils the aspirations of any fashion forward person.

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Ecokaari is a mixture of two words eco meaning eco-friendly and Kaari meaning Kaarigar (artisan), demonstrating their interdependence and relationship between the environment and the artisans. The bags and totes are handmade by artisans using handlooms and charkas making it a totally zero waste art reusing plastic waste. Nandan Bhat is the visionary behind Ecokaari, he along with his dedicated team take pains to segregate the plastic waste, then transforming them into spindles and finally making products out of them. The team consists of people from varying backgrounds and conditions, Ecokaari along with being a sustainable brand is also an employment hub for the many artisans working over there. It is a revolution that would continue to grow and impact lives along its way. Ecokaari is not just Nandan Bhat’s dream but also of the many people who wanted to see a positive change in our society. We as a society now can actively participate in making Ecokaari a global brand and making sure that this sustainable product reaches a wider audience base. You can help by volunteering for them and making a change in your own way, or by accepting their products in your home. What are we waiting for? let’s make Ecokaari the answer to our pollution problems.

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Environmentalist Aditya Shivpuri

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Aditya Shivpuri is a young environmentalist dedicated towards making nature and its resources available for the future generations. He is a hardcore environmentalist and also the founder of Hends Foundation that works cohabitedly for animals and the environment. It is people like him who make earth a better place for living. He frequently conducts plantation drives by involving the old and young alike to join him on his mission to make earth a more sustainable planet. He is also spiritually active and a follower of Sri Sri Ravishankar Ji, he believes in starting with himself for a deeper impact in society and hence is a vegan by choice. He actively uses social media to spread awareness among the masses by posting environment related posts and memes that resonate with the general public and keeps them on the move for a better planet.

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Hends Foundation is his small effort towards ensuring a better place for animals and a safe environment where everyone can coexist. They have recently started the 1 lakh trees initiative that would grow to be our very own man-made jungle. Hends is a youth driven platform that aims to make earth a greener, better and happier place to live. It was established in 2016 by Aditya Shivpuri and operates in different parts of India like Haridwar, Delhi, Rishikesh, Dehradun, Gurgaon, Gorakhpur, Ranchi and is still expanding its hold over different places. They work towards teaching underprivileged children, distributing aids to the ones who cannot afford it, feeding and sterilization of animals, environmental services etc. are some of their major areas of focus. They also conduct awareness programmes and workshops to ensure that more people join their cause towards a better tomorrow.

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