During Raksha Bandhan, sisters tie Rakhi to their brothers, who in return shower them with gifts. They spend the day unitedly and feast on specialities. Rakhi signifies protecting the brotherhood, hence the festival is termed Raksha Bandhan. Over the years, the simplistic red thread has emerged into modern rakhis with a touch of bling and some even have fashionable things like figurines on them. These Rakhis ultimately end up in a dump and add to the ever-growing pollution. When a problem arises, the solution also opens up. In the past few years, people have evolved up with the idea of plantable Rakhis.

Now, you must be wondering what is a plantable rakhi? 

Just like the normal Rakhi, they are also deemed to be tied, and when the Rakhi is done with, it is planted in the ground to blossom into a beautiful plant. 

The Rakhis used in the recent decades have become more unnatural. The threads & supplies used to make Rakhis look decorative are non-biodegradable and end up in the garbage making a feel of disrespect to the core purpose of the festival. 

So how does a plantable rakhi work? 

Soak it in water, plant in the soil, sprinkle some soil on top, and water daily. Until the seeds in Rakhi germinate and while the cotton yarn decomposes itself. The response is ever-growing like the relationship itself.

Several other firms have also acted on this initiative. This can be a great initiative for those who want to celebrate the celebration with their loved ones and also who wants to maintain an ecofriendly environment.