“Gather up the fragments that remain, that nothing be lost” (See John 6:12).

“There is treasure to be desired and oil in the dwelling of the wise; but a foolish man spendeth it up” (Proverbs 21:20).

“And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat” (Genesis 1:29).

Plants lessen the effects of global climate change and many studies show that eating plant-based foods takes up less space than growing cattle and other animals for food. To get animal products from agricultural lands to the shops, releases a lot more greenhouse gas emissions than plants do.1

Where do you think energy for electricity comes from? A large portion of it comes from power plants that are powered by fossil fuels.

Trees act as a carbon sink and absorb carbon dioxide while releasing oxygen and providing fresher and cleaner air.

“The trees of the Lord are full of sap; the cedars of Lebanon, which he hath planted” (Psalm 104:16).

“And the Lord God took the man, and put him into the garden of Eden to dress it and to keep it” (Genesis 2:15).

By consuming the food you grow in your garden and buying locally, you are reducing the effects of greenhouse gas emissions which are released when transporting these goods to distribution centers.

Nature is our means of better understanding our Creator by revealing to us His wisdom, His love, and His power.

“The things of nature are the Lord’s silent ministers, given to us to teach us spiritual truths. They speak to us of the love of God and declare the wisdom of the great Master Artist.”—The Adventist Home, p. 147.