Worshippers in India buy thousands of tons of flowers every day to give as offerings in temples. The rituals leave behind mountains of flower waste that often end up contaminating already troubled rivers with pesticides and harmful chemicals. One business is taking that waste and turning it into products like natural dyes used in garments that have been sold by Anthropologie; others are making fragrances and incense sticks.

00:00 Introduction
00:57 How Sacred Offerings Can Harm The Environment
02:27 Collecting Flowers From Temples
04:09 The Meanings Behind Sacred Flowers
04:23 Dying Fabrics With Flower Waste
07:21 Making The Clothing
08:29 Turning Flowers Into Incense
10:43 The Impact Of Flowers
11:11 Other Religious Offering Waste
11:47 Changing Ancient Habits
12:35 Bigger Sources of Indian Water Pollution
12:56 Artistry Thriving In A Polluted City
14:00 A Bigger Challenge For Rupa
15:05 Credits


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