Bride’s Viral Video Showcases Innovative Zero Waste Wedding
Bengaluru, 9th June 2024: A bride’s efforts to reduce her carbon footprint and host a ‘zero waste wedding’ have gone viral, earning widespread praise. Indian weddings are typically known for their extravagance and significant waste, from elaborate decorations to disposable plates. However, Dr. Poorvi Bhat, inspired by her mother’s advice, found innovative ways to address these issues during her wedding.
The viral video, which has garnered nearly 7.6 million views in just three days, features Dr. Bhat explaining the measures she took to minimize waste. “I do not know if this is what experts would consider a zero waste wedding, but we did not generate any plastic at the event and did everything we could to minimize our footprint. It was only because of the cooperation of our families that my dream of a zero waste wedding was possible,” she wrote.
Dr. Bhat credited her mother for the successful planning and execution of the eco-friendly wedding. “My mother was the genius behind it all; she planned and organized the whole event. It was very fulfilling for me that our union happened the way it did,” she added.
Sustainable Practices at the Wedding:
– Mandap: Constructed from sugarcane, which was later dismantled and fed to cows.
– Dining: Food was served on banana leaves with steel cutlery, avoiding single-use utensils.
Dr. Bhat’s wedding has set a remarkable example of sustainability, proving that with creativity and family support, significant waste reduction is possible even in traditionally extravagant events.
