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How much does eating locally-produced food help the climate problem? What are the other potential environmental and social benefits of eating locally-grown/produced food? Do you have a food garden in your school or at home? If not, do you want one?




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Home grown energy saving

Noah_Branham08

I have been wondering how much energy it truly saves growing your food at home? Being able to grow it at home and also recycle using your old food to develop new food surely has to save energy, right? Is it truly worth the extra effort?

Ranihei

I think you are right because growing your own food can help save energy. When people grow vegetables at home, there is less transportation, less packaging, and less food waste. Many fruits and vegetables travel long distances before reaching stores and this uses fuel and creates pollution.

Using food scraps to make compost is also a good idea. It helps the soil stay healthy and reduces waste. Having a small garden can also be relaxing and can help people eat fresher and healthier food.

However, growing food still needs water and time. People must take care of the plants regularly. If gardening is done in a simple and natural way, it can be good for the environment. Even if it takes some effort, I think growing food at home is worth trying because it has many benefits for both people and nature. It can also teach responsibility and help families spend more time together outside.?

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