A study conducted in Taiwan revealed that 92% of respondents were interested in growing some of their own food. 78% of urbanites thought it would be a great opportunity for retirement and 22% for business opportunities. Earth Passengers was founded as a non-profit to educate the public on sustainable practices, including the promotion of local food, energy conservation, and environmental conservation. It has also conducted teacher training programs about solar cookers and promoted the building of rooftop vegetable gardens to insulate homes. Imagine: a city of gardens and solar cookers!
Source: Earth Passengers
Tags: Class Act, Earth Passengers, Featured, solar cookers, urban gardening
Category: Class Act, Food Politics
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I’m curious about solar cookers they are talking about! Building of rooftop vegetable gardens might help decrease pollution too!
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