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How a Garbage Cafe Is Cleaning Streets and Feeding People<\/h3>\n

kill two birds with one stone<\/strong>: to solve two problems or achieve two goals with one action<\/p>\n

In this city in central India, people don\u2019t pay with money. They pay with plastic. For every kilogram of bottles, wrappers, or bags, the Garbage Caf\u00e9 gives a hot plate of rice, curries, dal, roti, and salad. With half a kilogram, you can get breakfast.<\/p>\n

The cafe is run by the Ambikapur Municipal Corporation, and it helps more than 20 people every day. One woman, Rashmi Mondal, explained, \u201cI can get food for my family in exchange for the plastic I collect. It makes all the difference in our lives.\u201d<\/p>\n

The idea is simple but powerful. It reduces plastic waste and feeds people in need. In other words, the caf\u00e9 kills two birds with one stone<\/strong>. Thanks to efforts like this, Ambikapur is now known as one of the cleanest cities in India.<\/p>\n

The Garbage Caf\u00e9 has also inspired similar projects. The idea has spread across India, from Siliguri to Mulugu, Mysuru, and parts of Uttar Pradesh. Even Cambodia has joined in, giving rice in return for plastic waste.<\/p>\n

Sample sentences<\/h5>\n

I studied for my exam while riding the train killing two birds with one stone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

She joined a cooking class to learn new recipes and make friends at the same time. It killed two birds with one stone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

I’m a big believer in killing two birds with one stone<\/strong>. By walking my dog while taking client meetings on the phone, I get exercise and work done. <\/p>\n

Read More:<\/p>\n

Rice, two curries and dal: The Indian cafes where you can pay in rubbish<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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