Buy Local
Jack Reichert | | 2 Comments | Email this
For the most part it’s usually better to buy local. This cuts out the emissions created as a result of shipping, getting the product to your door.
This is an important question: Is it better to buy biodegradable garbage bags that are manufactured in China? Or go with the one’s made a block away, that aren’t shipped around the world?
Keep this in mind when buying local; but for the most part, it’s best to cut out as much transportation as possible. Visit a farmer’s market nearby. Ask the vendors where they get their produce from. Another good source for finding locals is your neighborhood health-food store. Often you can find the inside scoop on where to get what.
2 Responses to “Buy Local”
Safranit • August 24th, 2008 • 4:22 pm
Jack,
You are too general…of course we should buy local, but what does that mean? How do I know where my food products/cleaning products come from? How do I know where my bags come from?
If this is supposed to be an Israeli site, please give us appropriate information for Israel.
Jack Reichert • August 24th, 2008 • 4:33 pm
Good point! I hope the updated post is more helpful. If you have any good sources we’d be happy to hear about them!