A bride has captivated online audiences with an Instagram video showcasing her zero-waste wedding. The video offers a glimpse into the bride’s wedding celebrations, revealing the meticulous attention to detail that was paid to keeping waste to a minimum, from the décor to the food.
In an Instagram post, Dr Poorvi Bhatt wrote, “I don’t know if this was what experts consider a zero-waste wedding but we didn’t produce any plastic in our ceremony and did everything we could to minimise our impact on the environment. My dream of a zero-waste wedding came true with the support of my family. My mother was behind all this as she planned and organised the entire ceremony. It was very satisfying for me that our wedding turned out this way.”
The innovative initiatives undertaken during the ceremony were truly inspiring. Guests were greeted with gifts in burlap sacks, Biodegradable Alternatives Unlike traditional packaging, the water used to wash your hands is strategically directed towards the trees, ensuring that the used water nourishes the surrounding greenery.
The centrepiece of the wedding, the ‘mantapa’ or wedding enclosure, was made from sugarcane stalks, a sustainable material that served two purposes: After the ceremony, the sugarcane structure was reused as cattle fodder, minimising waste.
Disposable cups and plates were not seen at the celebrations, instead traditional banana leaf plates and sturdy steel glasses were used, and decorations were also in line with the zero-waste ethos, using stems, leaves and twigs from mango and coconut trees to minimise water usage.
Their commitment to sustainability extends to every detail, including wedding wreaths that are carefully crafted from flowers and sewn together with cotton thread.
To deal with the waste generated during the event, a composting system was installed at the farm where the wedding took place, ensuring that even the smallest of leftovers were recycled into valuable compost for future use.
Bhatt’s efforts have drawn widespread praise and discussion on social media, with many praising her dedication. Environmental management And they promote similar practices at weddings around the world.
“This is how an Indian wedding should be culturally,” one user wrote. A second commented, “Oh man, normalize this!”, while a third wrote, “This is exactly what my wedding was like. You’re an icon.”
Another user added, “Such a beautiful and powerful message. More power to you. This is how a cultural (or any) celebration should be. Meaningful and thoughtful. Performing rituals for various deities without honouring Bhudevi always seems incomplete to me. Thank you for setting an example. I hope more people see this and continue living and celebrating with less waste!”
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First uploaded: 06 Jun 2024 18:24 IST
