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March 13, 2025e-Paper
Published – March 13, 2025 07:19 pm IST – MYSURU
After a long gap, Mysuru witnessed a “green wedding”, a campaign promoted by the Mysuru City Corporation (MCC) aiming at generating less or zero waste.
The concept, launched a few years ago, gained popularity as people volunteered to take the “green” way to tie the knot.
In appreciation of their efforts to organising the green wedding by shunning plastic use and reducing bulk waste generation, the MCC presented a “Green Wedding Certificate”, certifying the families’ “eco-friendly” initiative.
The certificate is handed over to the newly-married couple, acknowledging their concern.
Sanjana M. and Shashank C.N. partnered with the Mysuru City Corporation to ensure that their wedding reflected their commitment to protecting the environment, and they went for a “green wedding” on Wednesday.
The green wedding was organised at Basant Convention Hall by Madhukeshwara and his family with a focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility. The initiative aligned with MCC’s ongoing commitment to promoting green practices and reducing the city’s environmental footprint, noted a release from the MCC.
As each wedding generates tonnes of waste, the quantum of waste generated in wedding halls can be radically reduced by way of green weddings, and therefore the “green weddings” are promoted, said the MCC officials.
The family had incorporated a range of eco-friendly steps, including a zero-waste policy, a plastic-free event, eco-friendly decor, and green transport.
Waste segregation stations had been set up at the venue to ensure proper segregation, composting, and minimal landfill contribution. The use of single-use plastics was strictly prohibited. Reusable and biodegradable alternatives were adopted. Decor elements were created using recycled materials and locally sourced flowers, ensuring minimal environmental impact. Guests were encouraged to use electric vehicles, carpooling, or public transport to reduce emissions, stated the release.
MCC Commissioner Shaikh Tanveer Asif attended the wedding and felicitated the newly-married couple with a “Green Wedding Certificate”.
“The MCC is proud to support this green wedding as a model for sustainable celebrations in Mysuru. It reflected the growing awareness and responsibility towards protecting our environment. We hope this will inspire more citizens to adopt eco-friendly practices in their events,” the commissioner said.
The MCC continues to encourage residents to adopt sustainable practices in daily life and special occasions. “This green wedding sets an example of how celebrations can be both grand and environmentally conscious,” he said.
The MCC is promoting the concept with the support of the district administration. It has constituted a core team of consultants to assist families in putting up green weddings right from the planning stages till the execution.
Organic detergents for washing steel plates and cups, cloth bags, and hand-made invitation cards are now being promoted to endorse green weddings.
Published – March 13, 2025 07:19 pm IST
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