Why Eco-friendly Rakhis are trending and why you should get one
Rakshabandhan is one of the loved and one of the celebrated festivals in India. Traditionally, sisters tie rakhis on their brother’s hands and the brother gifts his sister something. The brother then vows to protect his sister forever and the rakhi that is tied is symbolic of the bond, the bond that protects them both and keeps them together. Over the years, the celebration of Rakhi has changed but the sentiment has stayed the same. Today, in a lot of households, rakhis are tied on the hands of babies, a lot of sisters tie rakhis on each other’s hands too, and the festival has evolved with the times, but it still remains one of the most loved festivals in India.
Every year, during Rakshabandhan, many rakhis are produced. But in recent times, with climate change becoming an important issue, the waste generated by rakhis has become a topic of discussion. In metro cities and in households where the festival was celebrated with a lot of pomp, there is a lot of waste that is generated. As a result, over the last couple of years, the concept of eco-friendly Rakhis has become really popular. This year, several people are choosing to opt for eco-friendly rakhis and are prioritizing them over those that aren’t good for the environment. Let’s find out more about these eco-friendly rakhis and what makes them great!
Eco-friendly Rakhis- What are they?
While some people choose to celebrate Rakshabandhan in a minimal way so as to minimize the damage done to the environment, you can now opt to buy eco-friendly rakhis, also known as ‘Beej’ rakhis or ‘Living rakhis’! Wondering what they are? “Beej’ means seed and Beej rakhis are essentially seed rakhis. From the outside, they look just like regular rakhis so they are visually attractive and beautiful to look at. But once the wearer wants to remove them, they can be planted to grow plants at home! How great is that?
Not only do these rakhis generate no waste, but they can be used to grow a plant, which is great for your home and for the environment! The best part is that these rakhis are also extremely affordable and will not burn a hole in your pocket.
We celebrate Rakshabandhan to celebrate the bond of siblings and to renew our promise of protecting our siblings. When we do that with eco-friendly rakhis, not only are we committed to protecting our sibling, but we are also doing something fruitful to protect the planet. Tradition and sustainability can go hand in hand, it’s all about evolving and embracing the combination of both! So this Rakshabandhan, protect your sibling as well as the environment, with eco-friendly rakhis!
