Eco friendly Diwali presents: THESE are the items that you should gift this festive season

Most of us have already said no to crackers and fireworks but have you ever wondered how you can make Diwali a more eco-friendly festival? Diwali is a great time to get your loved ones involved in eco-friendly campaigns! You can encourage them to be more mindful of their lifestyles by presenting them with eco-friendly gifts. Make sure that your gifts are also packed and delivered sustainably and can be used for a long period of time. If you are at a loss about what to gift, here are some fun gifting options!

Organic shampoo and conditioner bars

Shampoos and conditioners are almost always sold in plastic bottles. Not only does this generate massive plastic wastage, but the soap content in these toiletries also pollute water bodies. Kill two birds with one stone by gifting organic shampoo and conditioner bars. Wrapped in paper and devoid of any harmful chemicals, these are kind to mother nature and your hair!

Seed Balls

Seed balls are mud balls that have been enclosed with a seed inside them. This seed is usually half way germinated and the mud is also enriched with essential nutrients that are important to the growth of the plant. All of you have to do is plant the seed boll in a pot and water it regularly. You can gift seed balls of the plants that is your friend’s favourite. When the flowers finally bloom, your friend will be reminded of your kind gesture!

Cloth shopping bags

Say no to single use plastic bags! You can gift your friends a pack of cloth or jute bags. Make sure these bags are big and durable enough to carry heavy groceries. These bags not only curb plastic usage but also last for years. Buying cloth bags also means you will be helping local artisans!

Wooden cutlery

Wooden cutlery are easy to use, easy to carry, easy to wash and durable products. They also look incredible on the dining table and are definitely eco-friendly. A great replacement for plastic cutlery, you can also gift bamboo cutlery to your friends!

Sustainable phone case

Changing our phone cases frequently is something that we are all guilty of! What if we told you that you can now gift sustainable phone covers to your friends? Made of plant based bio-polymer, the case is 100% biodegradable and compostable and absolutely trendy!