How can shopping locally and sustainably help the local economy?
To explain sustainable shopping and consider the impact of spending money locally.
How can shopping locally and sustainably help the local economy?
To explain sustainable shopping and consider the impact of spending money locally.
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Key learning points
- Sustainable shopping involves environmentally and financially responsible consumer choices, such as buying second-hand.
- Spending locally supports small businesses, leading to job creation and economic growth through the multiplier effect.
- Small businesses contribute to public services by paying business rates and Corporation Tax to fund the local economy.
- National initiatives like Small Business Saturday UK help promote the importance of supporting local enterprises.
- Young people can engage in active citizenship by promoting sustainable and local shopping through social action.
Keywords
Sustainable shopping - using resources and making choices as a consumer in a way that does not harm the environment and can continue for a long time
Circular economy - an economic system based on the reuse and regeneration of materials or products, moving away from the model of ‘take, make and throw away’
Multiplier effect - the concept that when consumers spend money at a local business, it stays within the community and continues to circulate, triggering a chain reaction of economic activity that benefits the economy
Common misconception
Shopping locally or sustainably is always more expensive.
Many people may believe that making ethical or local shopping choices costs more, without realising the long term financial and environmental benefits, like durability, reduced waste or savings through reused and second-hand items.
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public services, infrastructure and business growth.
businesses by investing in skills training and infrastructure.
attractive, leading to increased investment and job opportunities.
distribution ensures resources reach the right areas quickly.
Exit quiz
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spending that is better for the environment and is long term
system based on reusing materials instead of throwing them away
money spent locally continues to benefit the local economy
supports jobs and keeps money in the local community.
leads to less waste and pollution in the environment.
means you are protecting workers' rights.