The hidden environmental cost of your favorite everyday snack
In short: A simple biscuit involves a complex journey from farm to plate. Aruna Rangachar Pohl explores how industrial farming models impact the planet and highlights how small-scale farmers are pivoting toward climate-resilient, natural practices.
Sustainable development leader Aruna Rangachar Pohl examines the lifecycle of India's popular snacks to expose the ecological toll of current industrial agriculture. She advocates for a shift toward eco-friendly practices that prioritize both environmental health and food security.
Drawing on over 30 years of experience in the food and retail sectors, Pohl works with small-hold farmers to build circular ecosystems. Her work includes promoting natural farming methods and leading projects like India’s first certified Blue Carbon project to conserve coastal mangroves.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: A Snack’s Journey from the Farm to Your Mouth | Aruna Rangachar Pohl | TED
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- Also: Aruna Rangachar Pohl | Speaker | TED
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