CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Chhattisgarh state of India is the first one to launch the “Garbage Cafe". In a unique initiative, the Ambikapur municipal corporation of Chhattisgarh will open a first-of-its-kind ‘Garbage Cafe’. This initiative is a step towards making the city plastic-free.

Detailed explanation-2: -Detailed Solution. India’s first garbage cafe was launched Ambikapur Municipal Corporation in Ambikapur in Chhattisgarh. Under this program, any person fetching a kilo of plastic waste to the garbage cafe will be assured of a full meal while those collecting at least 500 grams will get breakfast.

Detailed explanation-3: -India’s First Garbage café The country’s first garbage cafe has been launched here in Chhattisgarh. Under this, the Municipal Corporation will provide food to the poor and homeless in lieu of plastic waste.

Detailed explanation-4: -Twelve such cafes have opened in South Zone, 10 in Central Zone while one cafe has been opened in West Zone, officials said. Mayor Anamika said given ‘Swachh Survekshan’, the SDMC has adopted a slew of measures and the idea of ‘Garbage Cafe’ is a unique initiative under these measures.

Detailed explanation-5: -The garbage cafe offers customers free snacks in return for 250 grams of plastic and a full meal for one time in exchange for one kilogram of plastic.