By: Chong & Lee

Environmental
Costs of Shipping
Groceries
IELTS BAND 9 ESSAY
Many foods are shipped from far away. Some people
think that eating local food is more environmentally
friendly and economical.

Do you think the advantages outweigh its

disadvantages?
 INTRODUCTION
Nowadays, a lot of companies use globalisation to outsource the
manufacturing of foods to greenhouses in other regions.

Because of this, the production costs for these companies

decrease which makes it easier for them to increase their
profits.

Although, other individuals tend to believe that it is better to

eat locally produced products because of the positive effects
on the environment and economy.

Hereafter will I will discuss, by comparing the advantages and

disadvantages of global production, if this group is right.
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Firstly, as mentioned in the opening paragraph,
globalisation has led to lower costs.

Subsequently, the prices of the goods will be lower in

comparison with the same product which is locally
produced.

For example, if you buy tomatoes in the grocery store

there is a high chance that these are cultivated in South
Europe.

This is because of the better environmental

circumstances. If we try to grow tomatoes locally, we
have to simulate the climate in our greenhouses.
Consequently, the prices of the goods will be higher.
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Nevertheless, it will be better for the
environment if only consume goods that are
cultivated nearby the place we live.

For instance, we do not have to transport the

products by plane or boat. Emerging from this,
the greenhouse impacts will be lowered.

However, I just stated that we have to

simulate the circumstances.

This can only be done by using gas or

electricity, those commodities will also have a
negative impact on the environment.
 CONCLUSION
In conclusion, I think that it is better to eat local products

if we can choose between a local product and a cheaper version

of it produced in another part of the world.

On the other hand, if we do not have a substitution for the good

it is better to outsource the making to decrease the price.