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
Between 1990-2011 75% of Italians used their car, 12% public transport and private buses and only 6% trains. The pollution released from the transport of home grown produce lower than transporting between states. My family grows tomatoes, carrots, onions, broccoli and many herbs and vegetables in our backyard. Our carbon footprint is lower because of this. There are also health benefits of course and growing some of your own food is much more convenient, eco-friendly, and healthy than buying it all.