Shop Local

Green Living is the Life for Me!

So as we all go through the onslaught of shopping / marketing madness called Thanksgiving and Christmas I wanted to point out a great, sustainable idea. Nothing new, but very important:

SHOP LOCAL

Yes, shopping local saves jobs, it promotes growth in our communities and uses less gas. Think how much gas it takes for a digital camera you bought on Amazon to reach your home...Where's does it ultimately come from before it gets shipped to you?  China > US > Regional warehouse / Amazon > USPS/FED EX / UPS > Your Home

Now think local.  Store > You

Special shout out to Triangle Explorer for posting great list of local items here in the Triangle area of NC. Check it out on his blog at:

http://triangleexplorer.com/2013/11/27/buy-local-triangle-holiday-gift-guide/#comment-2923

and local gifts for the Foodie

http://gadaboutfood.com/local-holiday-gift-guide-for-a-foodie-dad/


Remember, SHOP LOCAL, it promotes sustainability.

Green Living is the Life for Me!

Rick
apexgardner@gmail.