Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Bhopal's 'Kachra Cafe' Rewards Waste Disposal with Art and Snacks
In Bhopal, India, a special cafe called 'Kachra Cafe' has opened.
This cafe lets people trade in their trash, like old newspapers and plastic, for things like art, crafts, and snacks.
When you bring in your waste, it's weighed, and you get 'Kachra Currency' on your phone.
You can then use this currency to buy things at the cafe.
The cafe aims to teach people about waste management and show how trash can be used to create new things.
It accepts various types of waste and supports reusing or properly disposing of materials.
Bhopal Municipal Corporation launched 'Kachra Cafe' to encourage waste exchange.
Residents can trade waste like plastic and paper for art, crafts, and snacks.
The cafe accepts various wastes including e-waste, plastic, paper bags, and more.
Waste is weighed, and customers receive 'Kachra Currency' via SMS.
Currency can be used to purchase items from the cafe's store.
- Who
- Bhopal Municipal Corporation and residents of Bhopal.
- What
- The launch of Kachra Cafe, where residents can trade waste for art, crafts, and snacks.
- When
- Not explicitly stated in the article.
- Where
- Bhopal, India, near the 10.Number market.
- Why
- To promote waste management and demonstrate how waste can be repurposed.
- Location
- Bhopal, India
- Name
- Kachra Cafe
- Purpose
- Waste Management & Reuse
- Currency
- 'Kachra Currency'
- Items Traded For
- Art, Crafts, and Snacks