Independence Day, No Trash Talk: The Zero-Waste Party RevolutionIndependence Day, No Trash Talk: The Zero-Waste Party RevolutionKOMAL SINGHImage Credit- UnsplashCelebrate freedom without harming the planet. Every Independence Day can be plastic-free & planet-positiveSay goodbye to balloons, hello to paper streamers & flower garlands. Use tricolour fabric buntings that last year after yearSwap plastic cutlery with bamboo or steel. Serve drinks in glass jars or clay cups for desi charmSaffron: Carrot halwa or tandoori starters White: Coconut laddoos or dahi chaat Green: Spinach kebabs or pesto pastaLocal musicians or acoustic sets. DIY games like carrom, antakshari, or triviaHave a compost bin ready for food scraps. Separate waste into recyclables & compostablesIndependence isn’t just for us it’s for Earth too. Host your party, make memories, leave no waste behind