Diwali, the festival of lights and happiness, is around the corner and people are already busy in preparations ranging from cleaning their houses to buying new clothes. Diwali is one of the most important Hindu festivals which is celebrated with great pomp and enthusiasm all over India.
Celebrating the victory of good over evil
This year, the festival of lights will be celebrated with much pomp and enthusiasm on Sunday, 12th November. This day celebrates the victory of light over darkness, hope over despair and good over evil. Apart from decorating houses with lights and lamps, making rangoli, wearing new clothes and performing puja, fireworks and crackers are also a part of Diwali celebrations.
Fireworks have harmful effects
Although burning crackers can be fun, with growing environmental concerns and the harmful effects of traditional crackers on the rise in pollution, it is important to consider the impact it has on the climate. Many places are now promoting eco-friendly and noise-free Diwali celebrations to reduce air and noise pollution. If you still want to burn crackers, then green and eco-friendly crackers can be an option.
What are green crackers?
Green crackers are defined by CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (CSIR NEERI) as small shell crackers with no ash and/or additives such as dust inhibitors to reduce emissions, especially particulate matter. Are there.
barium compounds do not occur
These crackers do not contain barium compounds which give them their distinctive green color. Barium is a metal oxide that pollutes the air and causes noise.
About 30 percent less noise than other crackers
Burning green crackers produces water vapor, which reduces the amount of dust emitted. Green crackers produce a sound between 110 to 125 decibels, while traditional crackers produce a sound of about 160 decibels, making them about 30 percent less noisy than traditional crackers.
How to Identify Green Crackers?
Green crackers can be identified by the distinctive green logo of CSIR-NEERI and PESO and a quick response (QR) code.