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Sustainability
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Hello and
welcome to your
foolproof Guide to
becoming a
Food Warrior!
In this guide you will learn
all about food
sustainability for today's
world!
The Solution
You are the solution. Ask yourself the
following questions:
What do I do with old food?
Do I always finish what's on my
plate?
Do I use more than 1 glass for
water in a day?
Is my body being fed in the best
way?
What will the long term results of
my current habits be?
Sustainable Values can
Save Earth & Humanity.
Humans chase immortality, but
have only recently realised that that
they depend on finite resources.
Each human's wastefulness has
disrupted the health of our aging
home - Earth.
Achieving sustainability goals is
the only way to ensure
continued life on our planet...
*Look up SDG2020
Food
for Students
(20+ yrs)
What is Sustainability?
Sustainability, as defined by the
United Nations Environment
Programme is made up 3 core ideas:
1. Economic Growth
2. Social Progress
3. Environmental Protection
Now lets see how food sustainability
ties into this...
The Problem
Here are some facts:
931 million metric tonnes of food is
wasted each year.
This waste is equal to a country with
the 3rd highest greenhouse gas
emissions causing Climate Change.
India is the second largest producer
of food waste in the world.
1 Indian = 50 kg food waste/year
Malnourished Indians = 196 Million
Theme-1: REUSE
WASTE
Activity 1a. Drive
Form teams of 6,.
Start a segregation drive in
school.
Different teams can segregate
different types of waste.
Posters and knowledge sharing
can be done with friends from
other classes.
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Activity 1.b. Waste
Management
Form teams or work individually.
Collect, reuse and repurpose
packaging material of items
delivered to your homes.
Use materials like cardboards,
bubblewraps etc. to make
aesthetic and functional pieces.
Present your ideas!
Activity 2.b Meet the
Doctor
Form groups of 3
Pick a medicinal plant of your
choice.
Make a presentation about the
benefits, lesser known facts and
surprise elements related to
aromatics and skincare purposes
of these plants, along with their
medicinal benefits.
Present in class.
Activity 2.c
#homemadesmoothie
challenge!
As we grow older, we need to be
more mindful of what e put in our
stomachs.
Smoothies are a foolproof way
to ensure nutrition, health and
performance
Come up with your own
smoothie recipes and share
them in class!
Food
Sustainability
for Students
(20+ yrs)
Activity1.c Organic
Waste Scrapbooks
Buy a small journal made of seed
paper.
Paste old herb leaves, flowers,
dried vegetables/ fruit peels and
other organic bits of nostalgia
that make you happy.
Write your thoughts in it
regularly.
Theme 2- Masterchefs
Activity 2.a DIY
Restaurant
Set up a Vegan Dish Challenge/
competition.
Tag us with a photo of your dish!
The best entries shall be
felicitated and promoted on social
media and other food platforms.
Theme-3: HEALTHY
HABITS Activity 3.a
Body Positivity
Watch "Gut Instinct" our
informational movie on Body
Image.
Share your own relationship with
food in a class discussion.
Contact a counsellor or dietician
if you think you need help.
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Activity 3.b Healthify!
Form teams of 6
Choose a food item and healthily
it or upcycle it for health!
You can make Chappattia,s,
Condiments and Cooking Oils
healthier.
Think of healthier cooing
processes like steaming as well.
4.b Understanding Food
and Water
Watch our video on Water to
inform yourself further on the
topic!
Drink one glass of water 30
minutes before a meal to help
digestion & an hour after the
meal to allow the body to absorb
the nutrients.
Avoid eating with caffeine and
remember, caffeine dehydrates!
Activity 4.c New
Technologies
Form teams.
Research the following topics:
- Aerators
- Biodegradable Toilet Paper,
- Sustainability Sanitary Pads.
Share your findings with peers
for a collective learninsession.
Food
Sustainability
for Students
(20+ yrs)
Activity 3.c Good Cop,
Food Cop
Ever wished your parents ate
healthier food?
We see you!
Take our twice-a-week challenge.
Check your parents about
unhealthy eating habits two times in
a week for as many weeks as you
can! Tell them you care!
Theme-4: WATER
Water and Us
Do you drink 7-8 glasses of water
everyday?
Good drinking habits can prevent
diseases and problems like kidney
stones.
Regular drinks of room temperature
water can prevent migraines and low
energy.
Room temperature water is best for
the body's regulation.
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Activity 14 Activity 15 Green Warriors

Active netizenship will be Empathy Mapping

demonstrated. Pulse Check Activity with friends
Case study of Kusha Kapila Detecting warning signs
Effect of SM on our culture and How to be an Upstander
opinions Projecting and Flourishing
Fact/Fiction/Framing To Follow: @thebullyingcomplex
HW: Students will design a SM @antibullyingpro.
strategy for the next month To advocate for: An anti bullying
movement in
their school.

STUDENT RESOURCES:
Know Your Milk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=s6TXDFp1EcM
Food Miles! https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=CvfsS6BXGTw
How Food Affects Your Brain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyQY8a-ng6g
How Sugar Affects the Brain
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEXBxijQREo
A Brief History of Alcohol
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5XEwTDlriE
Why SittingIs Bad For You
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUEl8KrMz14
Check it Before you Chuck it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Rpc-D4Vbw4
Becoming Carbon Negative
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Lc_dlVrg5M

RESOURCES FOR PARENTS:

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RELEVANT BRANDS:

Raw Nature" is vegan, cruelty-free brand a line of high-

performing grooming essentials that harnesses nature’s finest
ingredients

"Paul and Mike" is a homegrown chocolate brand and the

products range from plain chocolate bars and vegan options to
chocolate flavoured

"Blue Tokai" offers freshly roasted coffee in a range of roasts

from light to very dark

"Kolan India" is a sustainable home care brand which provides

natural and effective cleaning products

"Heyday Care" is a sanitary napkin brand that offers natural and

organic products to women.

Toolbox Notes on the Manual

Paper Instructors can arrange the suggested
Projector student material according to how they
Airy classroom best see fit based on
Laptop/Computer age/flow/discussion/questions & add
Connecting cables more relevant data too.
Internet connectivity Reading material can be shared in the
start of the class.
Parents can be e-mailed the resources
meant for them separately

Good Luck !