How to have a Sustainable and Green Wedding

Eco friendly or ‘green weddings’ are not just a buzzword, they are a practical and sensible step towards generating less waste that can often pile up after all those wedding celebrations.
Here’s an easily doable list from Sanj that can help you to have your own sustainable and eco-friendly wedding.

1) Zero Waste Invites: Skip the glitter and glam of elaborate invites that often need plastic and other non biodegradable materials to be made. Instead opt for paper based invites that will eventually end up getting recycled.

2) Reusable Decor: Most Indian weddings feature heavy amounts of flower decorations, which only last a few hours, cost a bomb and also generate a large carbon footprint. Instead opt for light based decor that is cost effective and reusable at the same time.

3) Food & Waste Management: It is no secret that weddings lead to huge amounts of food wastage and heaps of plastic disposable utensils. To minimise the damage to mother earth, avoid going overboard with food quantity and opt for reusable cutlery made of steel, glass or ceramics or biodegradable ones made of wood or leaves.

4) Smart Outfit Choices: It may not be obvious but buying a new outfit for every wedding related celebration actually adds up to your carbon footprint. Go with the upcycled fashion trend and opt for either renting your wedding outfit or borrow your mother’s heirlooms.

5) Thoughtful Gifts: Rather than handing out forgettable and non reusable gifts, opt for something more thoughtful like planters, storage baskets or functional items like home essentials.