Here's the idea: Instead of paying money to have your food shipped to you by gas-guzzling trucks, start sustainable local community gardens wherever possible and teach others how to do the same. Grow and acquire as much food locally using sustainable methods as possible to make an impact on the environment.
That's the gist of the Colorado Springs group: Solidarity of Hope (
www.solidarityofhope.org). For just $10 a month, you can be a member and your money will go to buying supplies for the gardens.
Here's my question: Can this really work? Are there things being left out of the equation? Let's say this thing got really huge, with everyone having their own garden and less food being sold out of our stores. Wouldn't this just serve to hurt our local economy in the long run?
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