Shopping and Buying Local

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  • Buying from local shops has a profound effect on the local economy.
  • Purchasing goods from "big box" and "chains" can possibly save you a little money up front, but, the long term effects leads to loss of jobs and authenticity.
  • Something as simple as choosing a local restaurant to dine at as opposed to a national chain
  • Influx of "big box and chains" leads to a "deculturalization" of sorts and can make a city seem like Anywhere, USA, in distunguishable and without character.

I encourage everyone to add simple ways on how to eat, shop and live local:

  • Dine at local restaurants; avoid chains
  • Only purchasing local produce at a local grocery store
  • Purchasing fruits and vegetables only when they are in season (from local farmers/grocey stores)
  • Supporting local arts and culture
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Another way to improve local economy (and your wallet) is to buy seasonally. Just purchase the vegetables and fruits that are grown that season and can what is not available. You'll save money, help local farmers and improve your budget by not buying overpriced imported items from out of country.
Posted 20:15, 21 Oct 2008
This is not a new idea. The 100 Mile Diet is a good reference at http://100milediet.org

Check ou the Local Resources page ... A page could be added for Windsor!
Posted 21:49, 27 Oct 2008
In Wolfville Nova Scotia, the local Farmers' Market has issued the buy local challenge in an attempt to make the community economy more vibrant. Check it out here.

http://wolfvillefarmersmarket.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=168&Itemid=110

Could the same challenge be initiated in Windsor?
Posted 18:53, 11 May 2009
Brant County and Brantford have initiated the 100 Mile diet challenge.

http://100milediet.info/

Could the same thing be set up and promoted in Windsor?
Posted 18:59, 11 May 2009
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