Diwali 2023: Decorate your home with these eco-friendly items
During Diwali, our homes undergo a remarkable transformation, reflecting the grandeur befitting India's most significant festival. However, many of us decorate our homes with plastic and pollution-causing ornaments. To promote a greener celebration, let's opt for eco-friendly alternatives this year. These sustainable choices can not only enhance our home's appeal but also contribute to a healthier planet, aligning with the true spirit of Diwali.
Torans made with leaves and flowers
Torans look beautiful at doorsteps and entrances, and the best part about them is that although you can find them easily in the market, you can make eco-friendly ones with natural ingredients at home. You can add mango leaves or coconut leaves and pair them with marigold flowers or roses to make one. You can also colorful papers or newspapers for the same.
Earthen lamps and mason jars for lighting
Earthen lamps or diyas are any day better than candles as the latter emits toxins in the air when lit up. Also, the former is affordable and environment-friendly. You can also use mason jars to decorate your rooms. Add a string of LED lights or fairy lights in mason jars and place them in corners around your home, especially in your bedroom.
Use indoor plants
Indoor plants are a great value addition to one's home decor and they act no different during Diwali. There is a wide array of indoor plants big and small available on various online platforms, so get home some to accentuate your festive mood. Furthermore, these plants contribute to better indoor air quality, helping you breathe well amidst air pollution.
Make rangolis using natural colors
Another way to ornate your home sweet home is to make a stunning rangoli but using only natural colors. For this, use rice powder, chalk powder, sawdust, dry flour, grains, or flowers as base and add vermilion to make red color, turmeric for yellow, ground neem leaves for green, dried and crushed neeli gulmohar flower for blue, and beetroot juice for pink.
Place lanterns and paper cup lights
Another eco-friendly way of lighting your space this Diwali is to hang paper lanterns or those made with biodegradable materials. While they are available in the market, it is also easy to make them at home using only a few art and craft supplies. You can also assemble a few colorful paper cups, insert a bulb in each, and make a string of lights.
