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Established in the year 1989 at Kolkata, Friends of Tribals Society (FTS) is a non – government and voluntary organisation committed towards upliftment of the underprivileged rural and tribal masses in India. It is providing five-fold education namely Functional Literacy, Health Care / Arogya, Development Education / Gramothan, Empowerment, Ethics & Value Education / Sanskar. Our activities have been acknowledged with the prestigious Gandhi Peace Prize 2017 handed over by the former President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind along with the Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi at a glittering function held at Rashtrapati Bhawan on 26th February 2019.

FTS is a non-profit organization having its headquarters at Kolkata and it is having 36 Chapters in 35 places. The Organisation is dedicated to the upliftment of tribals. FTS runs One Teacher School (OTS) or Ekal Vidyalaya, which imparts non- formal primary education to children between 4 and 10 years of age. An OTS typically comprises of 25 – 30 children of classes I to III.

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The tribal children, who mostly reside in remote villages, would not be able to access schools in distant towns. On the other hand, opening up schools in rural areas would have lead to different kind of challenges. like getting teachers with the right educational qualifications.

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Our activities have been acknowledged with the prestigious Gandhi Peace Prize 2017 handed over by the President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind along with the Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi as on Oct, 2025

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buying meat without plastic

Plastic | Buying Meat Without

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If you forget your containers, ask for butcher paper. While some modern freezer paper has a thin plastic lining, traditional brown butcher paper is often compostable or recyclable. It is a massive step up from non-recyclable plastic trays. Buy in Bulk

Perfect for freezing meat immediately after purchase. Ask for Butcher Paper

Buying meat without plastic might seem tough in a world of shrink-wrapped trays, but it’s one of the most impactful ways to slash your kitchen waste. With a little preparation and the right tools, you can skip the landfill-bound packaging and get better quality cuts in the process.

Great for leaks and easy to pop straight into the fridge.

The easiest way to ditch plastic is to stop buying meat at the grocery store. Most supermarket meat is pre-packaged in Styrofoam and plastic film behind the scenes. Local butcher shops, however, are usually happy to accommodate custom requests. Bring Your Own Containers

Beyond the environmental perks, shopping this way usually leads to eating higher-quality, fresher meat. You get to talk to the person sourcing the product, ask about farming practices, and get exactly the portion size you need—meaning less food waste at home, too. To help me tailor this post for your audience:

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