Why StreetFarm?
At StreetFarm we are on a mission to re-establish our connection with nature and the global ecosystem, by simplifying and supporting growth of crops and wildflowers in urban areas.
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There are many more reasons to StreetFarm...
Biodiversity and Biomass
Our insect species have had a difficult time over the last 50 years, largely due to the pesticides we spray onto our crops. It's also no surprise that biomass is dwindling since we started covering everything in concrete. Your StreetFarms will welcome insects back to our cities.
Social connections
We live so close together but can feel so far apart. Just recently in our ancestry we relied on growing food in small communities, as a common interest and a way to stay in touch with one another. There's no reason we can't continue this with a little help from our new friend, technology.
Immediate impact
It’s easy to feel completely helpless with the constant news about environmental issues - not knowing what we can really do to change things. We are sure that by growing a StreetFarm, we immediately make a difference.
Absorb light
We've all heard about climate change. And since we concreted over everything we reflect a lot of light back into the atmosphere. This increases the greenhouse effect and raises global temperatures. Even a little plant on your balcony will absorb that light instead.
Reconnect with nature
Remember when we used to be surrounded by trees and animals and plants, and how we used to watch things grow and connect with the earth? No, neither do we... But it wasn't that long ago. Deep down we need that connection. StreetFarm can help us re-connect with our global ecosystem.
A little less pollution
Even a small amount of home-grown food can reduce the use of plastic packaging, the impact of processing food, and the need to transport it.