Updated On: 26 August, 2025 09:17 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
As people get ready to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi this week, eco-friendly friends are becoming more common, and here`s how you can do it right

There are many different ways you can have an eco-friendly immersion. Photo Courtesy: File pic
Ganesh Chaturthi is almost here and Mumbai will completely transform into a city of food, devotion and festivities with unique celebrations that will take over different parts of the city over the next 10 days.
While there are many different aspects to the celebration, there are many people who have been replacing POP idols with eco-friendly options over the years. Traditionally, clay has always been a preferred option, but there are many different options that people can choose from, but there is more to the celebrations as we have to be conscious about the environment around us to avoid any kind of water pollution to the beaches in the city, among other water bodies used for the immersion.
Here are some ways to indulge in eco-friendly celebrations: