Dear all, The Rotary Club of Dabolim is promoting non-toxic and eco-friendly holi colours as part of our 'Heal the Earth' campaign. Please see below:
Regards, Jen ================================== Non-toxic and Eco-friendly Holi - natural Holi colours http://www.rcdabolim.org/2009/non-toxic-and-eco-friendly-holi-natural-holi-colours/ American novelist, Chuck Palanhiuk said, “When did the future switch from being a promise to being a threat?” Simple words with a lot to think about. One of the major threats that we face today is that of global warming. It is not entirely possible to reverse the damage that has already been done but we can do our best to preserve what we have. It is our responsibility to provide a cleaner and greener world for the generations to come. The Rotary Club of Dabolim Goa, as a part of its “heal the earth - together” programme is promoting and celebrating a non-toxic and eco-friendly holi. For this, we are using Rang Dulaar Natural Holi Colours, which are made on a base of turmeric and contain no chemical content. Additionally, these colours, include an element of recycled flowers collected from the nirmalya which is produced during Ganesh Chaturthi. Colours that are commercially available are usually industrial dyes that are not meant for human use. These contain toxic heavy metals that can cause serious health problems. Rang Dulaar colours are completely non-toxic, totally non polluting and wash off easily. They are available in five colours, red, yellow, orange, green and black. They are soft to touch and carry an aroma of turmeric. These colours are available in two packs: 250 gm (50 gm each of five colours) @ Rs. 90/- 500 gm (100 gm each of five colours) @ Rs. 180/- Rang Dulaar is a product of e-Coexist, a social enterprise that promotes natural and recycled products. The Rotary Club of Dabolim Goa is supporting their efforts and aims at making these colours a household name. The colours are being made available to you at the original cost itself. We do not have any mark-up on the price of the product. Please get in touch with Rtn. Amit on 9960524567 or Rtn. Charuta on 9823510077 for your requirements of these colours by 25th February, 2009. We urge you to join in our efforts to save the planet and enjoy a safe holi! ================================= Natural Colours of Holi NT NETWORK http://www.navhindtimes.com/story.php?story=2009021821 PANAJI- With eco friendliness being the alternative way of life for conscious consumers today, �Earthworm� in collaboration with �eCoexist� making a movie to promote eco friendly natural Holi colours in Goa for this Holi festival. �We are making an attempt to make this Holi more health conscious to the public. It is just a sort of raising awareness about the importance of environment,� Nirmal Kulkarni, an environmentalist and member of �Earthworm� said. People are anxiously waiting for Holi, which will begin from March 11. � Colours that are used for Holi are harmful for the environment as well as for the health,� he added, which was why he and his friend thought of promoting �Rang Dulaar� Natural Holi colours in the state. The �Rang Dulaar� Natural Holi colours were born out of a campaign by Kalpavriksh, Pune to raise awareness and provide an alternative to the toxic colours used during the Rangapanchami or Holi festival celebrated across the country. Kulkarni further added that the colours are made by a group of women farmers that work with the Malnad Seed Collective in Karnataka and are then packaged by women prisoners of the Yerawada Central Prison, Pune. �The colours will help both groups to earn a supplemental income and most importantly it will also help in spreading the message of an eco friendly and toxic free Holi,� he said. Made from a base of turmeric and devoid of any toxic chemicals, these colours are hundred per cent non-polluting and wash off easily. �Available in five colours, Red, Yellow, Orange, Green and Black these eco colours are soft on the skin and possess an aroma of turmeric too,� he explained. After marketing this colours throughout the country, �eCoexist�, an enterprise whose objective is to encourage green initiatives in Indian festivals, are now promoting this in Goa by Earthworm, a new eco store that aims to promote green consumerism in the state. �We have not yet approached to government. Our main aim is to see the response of the public towards it, this year and then we might come forward with more such products,� Kulkarni said. He also demanded that the �Rang Dulaar� colours should be welcomed by all as it would cause minimal impact on the users as well as on the environment as they are totally made from natural material and thus are soil and plant friendly unlike the commercial Holi colors available in the market. Talking on this issue the Director of Science, Technology and Environment Mr Micheal D�Souza said that this is a very good attempt made by the eco store and we will provide full support. �These natural colours which are extracted from the fruits and vegetables are very good for skin as well as eco friendly,� Mr D�Souza said. �None of the organisation has approached to us regarding this,� he added. The �Rang Dulaar� Natural Holi colors are available on prior orders in packs of 250 gm and 500 gm. http://www.kalpavriksh.org/f1/f1.4/GAholi1 =============================== Dr. Jen, PhD (UK) Vasco-da-gama, Goa Is it the TRUTH? Is it fair to all CONCERNED ? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIP ? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned ?
