Holi, the festival of colours, is the most awaited festival in India. It is a time of unity, joyous, and vibrant celebrations, wherein you apply colours and make the whole town/city colourful. Holi 2025 is around the corner, and we are already aware of the impact of traditional festivities on the environment and health. Adopting eco-friendly products and practices will help preserve the essence of Holi and ensure a sustainable future.
This blog post on Eco-friendly Holi 2025 explores eco-friendly products and practices to make your Holi celebration both colourful and environmentally responsible. But before that, let's consider the impact of our actions on the environment when we do not incorporate sustainability or eco-friendliness in our celebrations.
1) The Environmental Impact of Traditional Holi Celebrations
1.1) Health Hazards: Traditional Holi celebrations often involve synthetic/chemical-laden colours that may cause skin allergies, respiratory issues, and other health problems.
1.2) Soil and Water Pollution: Chemical-laden/Synthetic colours contain harmful chemicals that can contaminate water sources and harm aquatic life. They can also degrade soil quality and make it barren.
1.3) Plastic Waste: Using single-use plastic bags, balloons, plastic water guns (pichkaris), and disposable items like plastic plates, spoons, glasses, and bowls contributes to environmental pollution and increases landfills.
2) How to Embrace Eco-Friendly Practices for Holi 2025?
Transitioning to eco-friendly practices can enormously reduce the negative impact of Holi celebrations. Here are some sustainable alternatives:
2.1) Natural and Organic Colours
Purchase organic colours made from turmeric, beetroot, henna, and flower extracts. They are safe for the skin and the environment, and you will experience no irritation or itchiness. The best product available is the Natural Pink Gulaal for Holi, which comes in a container, weighs 200 grams and is priced at Rs 149 only. This eco-friendly Holi colour is wholly handmade, finely filtered, and infused with natural fragrances. Its skin-friendly and soft texture makes it a penultimate choice for celebrating Holi with family and friends.
You can also choose from different colours, such as Natural Yellow Holi Gulaal , Natural Turquoise Holi Gulaal, Natural Red Holi Gulaal, and Natural Green Gulaal for Holi.
2.2) Eco-friendly Holi Clothing
Holi is synonymous with white kurtas/kurtis, shirts, and pajamas. Give your skin even more care by opting for Double-Breasted Kurtas for Men and Plain White Women's Kurtas. These sets of clothing are made using organic fabrics like khadi and hemp and will help you shine bright amongst the sea of colours.
2.3) Eco-Friendly Decorations
The best way to embrace eco-friendly practices this Holi 2025 is to shun plastic decorations and replace them with sustainable options. You can use fresh flower garlands and banana leaves for décor. Otherwise, you can easily find a plethora of eco-friendly décor options on Upcycleluxe, and the various options on offer are made from paper, cloth, or other biodegradable substances.
2.4) Sustainable Water Usage
During Holi, we see water being wasted by splashing it on others or drums filled with coloured water that goes to waste or into the sewers. To minimise water consumption, conserve water by adopting dry Holi celebrations and emphasising playing with dry colours.
2.5) Bamboo Water Pichkaris
Replace traditional plastic water pichkaris with bamboo ones. Bamboo is durable, biodegradable, and reduces plastic usage.
2.6) Biodegradable Tableware
There will be guests at your home for Holi celebrations, and food and drinks will be consumed. To avoid staining ceramicware, opting for sustainable tableware like plates, cups, and cutlery made from bamboo or areca leaves is best advised. One such durable and sustainable tableware option is a reusable copper/stainless steel straw, as there will be many drinking options, like mocktails/juices, thandai, etc., on offer. You can easily wash it, clean it using the cleaner provided in the pack, and reuse it many times.
2.7) Handmade Soaps and Organic Skincare Products
With so many people around smearing colour, you wouldn't know if they use organic or synthetic colours! So, it is wiser to keep your toiletry products stocked with organic/vegan/artisanal soaps like this Coffee & Coconut Vegan Bathing Soap and organic skincare products like Yellow Kasturi Manjal to cleanse your skin thoroughly after Holi celebrations. These products are free from chemicals and are gentle on the skin.
2.8) Eco-Friendly Holi Gift Hampers
The best Holi gift hampers are the ones that contain eco-friendly products like organic colours, skincare products, reusable items, and healthy snackables. Some of the best eco-friendly Holi gift hampers available on Upcycleluxe are:
- Holi Gift Box
This Holi gift hamper includes five packs of Natural Gulaal (200g each) in vibrant shades of Natural Red, Green, Yellow, Blue, and Pink and is priced at Rs 599 only. It is safe for both adults and kids.
- Traditional Self Care - Gift Hamper
The Traditional Selfcare Hamper offers a curated collection of age-old skincare recipes and rituals, embodying the simplicity and purity of organic ingredients. This eco-friendly skincare hamper contains Amrit Lavana Ubtan (250g), which gently exfoliates and revitalizes the skin, and Kashmiri Almond Oil (100 ml), which deeply nourishes and enhances skin elasticity. Along with these essentials, you get a Coconut Bowl (250-400ml) and a Wooden Spoon to provide an eco-friendly touch, making self-care and skincare rituals more sustainable.
Conclusion
Celebrating Holi with eco-friendly products and practices preserves the environment and enlivens the festival's spirit. By choosing sustainable alternatives available at Upcycleluxe, you honour the true essence of Holi, which is spreading joy, love, and harmony with nature. Let us make Holi 2025 a vibrant celebration with an eco-friendly touch that reflects our commitment to a greener planet.
