Buying local produce
Try to support your local community by buying local produce. Buying locally eliminates the costs and environmental impact of transport, processing, packaging and advertising. Take a look at the place of origin on fruit, vegetables, meat and other fresh produce. Purchasing a local product means that you’re closer to its original source and therefore should be confident that it’s fresher than overseas products. By buying local, you’re also taking a stand against the air miles and carbon emissions that an overseas product would have clocked up.
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