Their goal was to demonstrate that despite large numbers of revellers, the event can be zero-waste and eco-friendly. An ideal zero-waste event sends nothing to landfills and incinerators.
If you are among those who have waited to purchase an eco-friendly Ganesha idol, your search ends here with this is a list of seven organisations who are making and selling green-Ganeshas.
Did you know that Juhu beach generates about 2,033 metric tonnes of garbage after the immersion of Ganesha idols? Watch how two NGOs in Mumbai have come up with an interesting plan to ensure that the beloved tourist destination remains clean, and that residents of the city also contribute towards it.