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Estimates show that about 30% of the food served at an Indian wedding is wasted. There are heaps of untouched biryani, curries drenched in ghee, and trays of sweets that guests did not eat. These often find themselves not on the guests' plates but on the floor or in overflowing bins. This reflects significant waste, and food waste is damaging to the environment.

A sustainable wedding is planned with strong environmental considerations. Waste management, carbon emissions reduction, and ethical and local practice support are all part of it. Examples include local, organic food; eco-friendly décor; digital or recycled invitations; and rented or ethically made clothes while abstaining from single-use plastics. Such weddings strongly advocate the reuse, recycling, and carbon offsetting approach, creating the ambience that fits the couple's value and love for the planet.

You can make your Indian wedding sustainable by incorporating natural elements into the decor, such as potted plants, locally grown flowers, and reclaimed wood. Decorate with fabrics such as jute and burlap or another biodegradable fabric as opposed to synthetic ones. Choose organic and plant-based catering, use digital invitations and reusable tableware, and make sincere, eco-conscious giveaways. Supporting local artisans and vendors will also add cultural richness while decreasing the environmental impact.

A regular Indian wedding creates a carbon footprint of about 60 to 80 tonnes of CO₂ emissions, subject to the size, place, and selections made. In actuality, an Indian wedding may create an annual carbon footprint equal to that of ten typical Indian citizens. Guests' travel, catering, venue energy consumption, décor, and rubbish are the most important contributors.

Planning a zero-waste wedding is about minimizing harm to the environment while keeping the joy in celebrating your wedding. First, pick a sustainable venue that has a waste management system. Then, think about sending invitations digitally or using plantable invitations. Use reusable decor made from natural materials, and try to eliminate single-use plastics. Choose locally sourced, plant-based foods served on compostable or reusable tableware. Reduce food waste by estimating an accurate head count, donating food, and composting food waste. Wear a bridal outfit that is rented or repurposed, and include an experience or eco-friendly favor - or no favor at all! Be sure to set out waste separation bins. You may wish to consider offsetting your carbon through verified projects such as tree planting.