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Flash Mob by (R)Evolution Let's Change Now ! |
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(R)E Evolve Diwali is an initiative by (R)Evolution Let's Change Now ! to spread awareness about the effects of Diwali and encouraging people to follow the tradition and celebrate the festival in a eco-friendly way.
Diwali is known as the 'festival of lights'. Diyas (clay lamps) are lit to chase away the darkness of ignorance and welcome the bright light of enlightenment. However, in our zest to celebrate this festival, there is a tendency to go overboard. Carelessness during Diwali celebrations can have a detrimental effect on the environment and endanger your own safety. Here are some of the major offenders in these celebrations. Firecrackers are traditionally perceived as being the highlight of Diwalicelebrations. Simple sparklers have now given way to elaborate fireworks that can light up the entire sky above your home. Most people believe that greater the fireworks, better the celebrations. However, very few people stop to think just how harmful these crackers are for the environment. Fireworks also produce a lot of smoke, when they are burnt. Apart from being a source of toxic fumes, the smoke also causes great discomfort. People suffering from asthma and other respiratory conditions have no other choice but to stay indoors during Diwali. They are unable to go outside for fear of any of the smoke getting into their lungs and triggering an attack. Fireworks also bring with them a lot of noise. Diwali favourites like the 'Laxmi bomb' produce a sound of 100 decibels when they are burst. In comparison, any sound beyond 50 decibels is classified as being noise. The noise produced by crackers is extremely hazardous to health. Sudden noise can cause temporary hearing loss. Extended exposure could lead to permanent hearing loss. Crackers burst indiscriminately cause disturbances in sleep. This can be especially upsetting to people who require undisturbed rest like babies and elderly people. Noise also frightens children and household pets, causing them to experience anxiety. Most fireworks are made by factories which employ children as labourers. These young children are forced to handle the toxic substances that go into these crackers. As a result, they contract diseases associated with these substances. Due to lack of medical aid, many of these children do not live beyond their teenage years. Please do support us:
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6 Comments
Hope you all propogated our efforts !
Posted 02-02-2014 02:20
Yes Christy ! We surely can. What's the fun in harming the environment through our selfish pleasures?
Posted 02-02-2014 02:20
Thanks for raising the issue.
Posted 16-12-2013 21:22
its really a great initiative! I am celebrating this diwali without firecrackers.
Posted 28-10-2013 15:52
Thank you for pointing out the hidden face of firework.
It's no more romantic. Actually we can enjoy the festivals more fun without fireworks too. :D
Posted 28-10-2013 09:24
Thanks for bringing the issue into light :D
Posted 28-10-2013 01:43