Rethink New Year's Eve: safe and eco‑friendly alternatives to traditional fireworks

While fireworks are indeed beautiful, they can cause more harm than good. Most crucially, our safety may be at risk. Handling such robust materials without the proper safety measures can easily result in injury. This particularly applies when the fireworks are ignited in an unsafe place or, even worse, held in our hands after lighting them. The loud noise of firecrackers can also impact both wild and domestic animals drastically.

There's no need to risk safety or inflict fear onto animals, not to mention spending much money on a short-lived performance. Instead, consider investing in cheaper, eco-friendly, and safer alternatives. Not only will you usher in the New Year grandly, but you'll also save money and maintain a clear conscience. So, what options should you consider?

Laser shows are increasingly becoming popular, impressively mimicking traditional fireworks. However, they are entirely safe and noiseless. Therefore, it would be wise to allocate your money to drones or light shows, which would allow you to illustrate any image you desire in the sky. It's worth mentioning that, unlike firecrackers, these alternatives don't leave behind any waste, thus posing no harm to the environment.

If you are a passionate fireworks lover and insist on incorporating them into your celebration, opt for silent fireworks. As the name suggests, these fireworks have a muted effect with merely a quiet hiss, negating the big bang that customary fireworks create. The difference will be evident to you and your surroundings when you ignite the fuse. From the silent category, you have options such as preloaded tubes, standard rockets, and even quieter fountain fireworks.

Let's not forget the ever-appealing sparklers. Though vastly underrated, these are not just cost-effective and safe, but also photogenic. So just before midnight, lighten up a few sparklers and beautifully illuminate the arrival of the New Year.

Another equally impressive New Year's Eve idea is to use paper lanterns. Just set them adrift in the wind and watch them create magic in the night sky. Even though their popularity has somewhat dampened lately, they were once the highlights of every wedding celebration. If you are organizing a New Year's Eve party, contemplate incorporating a fire dance show, or an fireshow. This spectacle is as breathtaking as fireworks, as long as the fire is handled by trained professionals.