Diwali, the festival of lights, is a time when people come together to share their joy and celebrate. It is also a time to decorate one's house and exchange beautiful gifts. However, there is a certain thing that people also seem to forget while celebrating their Diwali in the modern era - taking care of the environment. In short, it is time for you to start making choices that will light up your Diwali and not the planet. Are you wondering how to accomplish that?

Make Your Home Diwali-Ready in a Sustainable Way

Here is a list of a few ways to help you embrace sustainable practices to decorate your home and select amazing gifts without compromising on the festive spirit.

Declutter the correct way

The first step you need to take while starting your Diwali clean-up journey is to make sure that you deck up your home and declutter the unnecessary items. Make it your mission to get rid of all the items that you think are harmful to the environment. Also, another way to play your part in having a green Diwali is by repurposing old items and turning them into decorative pieces. Also, you can use them as gifts, as your guests will certainly appreciate the personal touch and thoughtfulness.

Decorative storage basket

Storing things often turns into an issue for many during festivities. The best way to go about it is to opt for the decorative storage baskets that are made with pure cotton ropes, which goes without saying is a sustainable choice. With the attached lid, this basket becomes a perfect storage place for items belonging to both kids and adults. You can place it in any room of the house.

Jute tea coaster

Diwali is a celebration when lots of guests visit you. It also means serving them drinks and beverages, and of course laying out coasters. A perfect way to incorporate the aspect of sustainability is by getting coaster sets made with jute. Stylish and washable, they are a versatile addition to your home decor. The best part? They come in gorgeous designs and colours.

Cotton gift hamper

When you give gifts for Diwali then in all probability you wrap the presents in paper wrapping. As you must have understood by now, they are not safe for the environment. Also, beautifully wrapping each item can prove to be a herculean task for many. So, the solution? The best way is to select an environmentally friendly item and also not take pressure about wrapping is to opt for a cotton gift hamper bag. You can beautifully place your gifts in the bags. What is even more amazing is that the bag itself serves as a purposeful item which your guests can reuse.

These were some of the ways through which you could turn your Diwali into an eco-friendly one which is not just enjoyable for you but for the planet too. So, which are the pointers you are implementing today? Or are you going to try them all? Do you have any more eco-friendly ideas you want to share?

Happy green Diwali!