Green Crackers
- September 29, 2021
- Posted by: OptimizeIAS Team
- Category: DPN Topics
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Green Crackers
Subject – Environment
Context – SC lashes out at firecracker firms
Concept –
- In October 2018, the Supreme Court allowed bursting of low-emission crackers relaxing the ‘complete ban’ issued in 2017. Such ‘green’ crackers were researched and developed by scientists at CSIR-NEERI as per the court’s directions.
- ‘Green’ crackers have a small shell size compared to traditional crackers. They are produced using less harmful raw materials and have additives which reduce emissions by suppressing dust.
- Green crackers don’t contain banned chemicals such as lithium, arsenic, barium and lead. They are called Safe Water Releaser (SWAS), Safe Thermite Cracker (STAR) and Safe Minimal Aluminium (SAFAL) crackers.
- Green crackers release water vapour and don’t allow the dust particles to rise. They are designed to have 30% less particulate matter pollution.
- QR codes on green cracker packages will help consumers scan and identify counterfeits.
To know more about green crackers, please click here.