Unintentionally, we end up hurting the environment on account of festivals and rituals. During festival seasons, people gather in mass numbers, energy and food waste soar, plastic packaging and other trash litter the streets, and many children, the elderly, the sick, and animals suffer. The pollution levels reach higher levels as a result.
Protection against pollution
High amounts of pollution can have several negative health effects. It raises the risk of respiratory infections, heart problems, and lung cancer. Air pollution exposure has been linked to negative health effects over both short and extended periods. Those who are already ill will get more severely affected.
You can do the following to reduce the impact of pollutants around you:
- Prevent ambient contaminants from penetrating your home by remaining inside.
- Reduce concentrations of indoor air contaminants, whether they originate indoors or outdoors, by using portable or central air cleaning devices.
- Exercise in moderation outside since doing so can cause you to breathe more deeply.
- Reduce your risk of getting the flu and other viral infections, get a vaccine.
- Increase vitamin C consumption to strengthen immunity.
- Avoid sickness from air pollution, warm liquids, steam inhalations and salt water gargles can all be beneficial.
Ways of reducing environmental impact
Numerous individuals and animals experience negative consequences of increased pollution during Diwali each year. Let's commit this festive season to be a little more environmentally aware and work to reduce pollution.
- Celebrate together
Choosing a community celebration is a great way of celebrating. It unites the entire neighbourhood, promotes stronger interpersonal relationships, and multiplies the delight of the festivities.
- Refurbish
Everybody wants to buy new electronics throughout the festive season, but we don't give the e-waste that results from these purchases even the slightest thought. When purchasing a new phone, trade it in at one of the many e-waste outlets located in the major cities to receive cash and help the environment.
- Refuse
Going local is another practical strategy for reducing trash output on the part of consumers. Instead of shopping online, head to the stores because what is being sold there at such steep discounts has a high environmental cost.
- Redesign
Festivals call for gatherings, and many get-togethers, greetings, and meals with family and friends take place. Another chance worth not missing is catering for a party. Replace the notion of using plastic straws with ones made of steel or bamboo. Use cutlery and dishes for a small fee. Serve food on banana leaves to maintain tradition.
Let us approach festivals differently this time to avoid pollution levels at the maximum. Let's all take a minor step to help India become less environmentally friendly while basking in the festive spirit.
