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Recently, the Chandigarh government has allowed the use of green crackers.
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- Three Categories of Green Crackers: developed by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR).
- SWAS (Safe water releaser)
- Have a small water pocket/droplets which get released when burst, in the form of vapour.
- Suppresses the dust released by releasing water vapour in the air.
- Does not comprise potassium nitrate and sulphur and the particulate dust released will reduce approximately by 30 percent.
- STAR (Safe thermite cracker)
- Does not comprise potassium nitrate and sulphur,
- Emits reduced particulate matter disposal and reduced sound intensity.
- SAFAL (Safe minimal aluminium)
- Has minimum usage of aluminium, and used magnesium instead.
- Ensures reduction in sound in comparison to traditional crackers.
- SWAS (Safe water releaser)
- Advantages of Green crackers
- Reduction in size of shell,
- Elimination of ash usage,
- Reduced usage of raw materials, uniform acceptable quality, etc.,
- Leading to reduction of particulate matter and gaseous emission.
- Different from Traditional Crackers:
- Green crackers cause 30 percent less air pollution as compared to traditional ones.
- Green crackers reduce emissions substantially and absorb dust and don’t contain hazardous elements like barium nitrate.
- Permission to Use:
- According to the National Green Tribunal (NGT), green crackers are permitted only in cities and towns where air quality is moderate or poor.
- Guidelines to choose the Right Green Cracker:
- Buy green crackers only from licensed sellers.
- Identify through the CSIR NEERI logo.
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Chemicals in Traditional Crackers
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Source: IE
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