At ‘Garbage Cafes,’ You Can Trade Plastic Bottles for Free Food

Wed, 8 May 2024 20:28:17 +1000

Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>

Andrew Pam
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/india-garbage-cafes-free-meals/

"Every morning, Akash, a 28-year-old living in Delhi, ventures out to collect
plastic in order to feed his family of four.

He usually starts his day by scavenging for plastic bottles in and around the
waste collection areas of different neighborhoods. He begins around 7am, when
the waste from nearby houses typically arrives. His aim: to gather around three
kilograms of plastic, which is enough to secure his meals for the day.

Each item he collects feels like a small victory, he says, adding up to a “bag
of treasures” that he can exchange for food at what’s known as a “garbage
cafe.” All three meals of the day, not only for him but for his whole family,
are taken care of by these cafes across the city."

Cheers,
       *** Xanni ***
--
mailto:xanni@xanadu.net               Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/                 Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/            Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/               Manager, Serious Cybernetics

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