Manik Soi

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Support Local Food Systems

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will source 79 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.

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Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture

#11 Regenerative Agriculture

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

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Learn More about Silvopasture

#9 Silvopasture

I will spend at least 60 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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Keep Track of Wasted Food

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the EcoChallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.

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Explore Other Food Solutions

All Food Solutions

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?

Manik Soi 4/25/2019 9:24 AM

The kitchen and bar teams at The Bombay Canteen are routinely briefed on how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates. It is important to know that different products spoil at different rates, and one must always check products to see if they are still good to use before discarding since spoilage rates can also change depending on environmental and storage factors. This allows us to efficiently manage our food production and reduce wastage.

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Food Keep Track of Wasted Food

An average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Where would you rather use this money?

Manik Soi 4/25/2019 9:08 AM

$1500 converts to approximately 105,300 Indian Rupees, a significant amount for most Indian households when you take into account the median income in the country. There are many shortcomings in the educational system in India, schools lack teachers and funds especially in rural parts of the country. Most educational systems only place emphasis on Mathematics and Sciences, primarily because it is believed that these subjects lead to higher paying career opportunities. There is not much emphasis given to education about social issues or even climate change. Hence, I would spend this money on supporting educational programs that encourage a more holistic approach to learning and being responsible members of society.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Support Local Food Systems

Dependable fresh food, supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these (or other) advantages inspire you the most?

Manik Soi 4/25/2019 8:53 AM

We at The Bombay Canteen strive to source a majority of its ingredients daily from local producers to ensure freshness, showcase seasonality and support local farmers. The percentage of produce locally sourced is tracked via a daily consumption report. Additionally, supporting local food systems also cut downs the environmental damage caused by transportation of goods.

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