Make a big impact in your community by choosing to shop small.
You don’t have to wait until Small Business Saturday to positively impact your community. Choosing to shop local has a wonderful effect on your community. Your dollars are powerful, and where you shop matters!
Shop Small and Local Businesses and Make a Difference
Shopping small and local businesses is easy and has a measurable impact on your community. Use your purchasing power to support your local community and watch it thrive!
Small, local businesses are truly unique. They proudly represent and care about the communities they serve. By shopping small, you help support local economy and contribute to a vibrant, thriving community.
Did you know that for every $100 spent locally, at least $68 of that stays in the local economy? Talk about maximizing your money!
Local restaurants tend to bring bolder, unique flavors and over twice as much money into the local economy as national chains.
It may surprise you, but small businesses created 65% of the new jobs in the last 17 years. In comparison, large companies have generally reduced their workforces over the same time period.
Local food is tastier and more nutritious than grocery store produce. Support your local farmers and establish a deeper connection to your community by shopping local. Use the USDA’s local food directories to find farmers’ markets, CSAs, and agritourism in your area.
Shopping your local refilleries is another great way to lower your consumer footprint! Refill stores allow customers to bring their own empty glass or plastic containers to be refilled, making them a sustainable, lower-waste choice than buying pre-filled plastic bottles. Use this helpful directory to find a refill store near you.
Need more reasons to shop local and small businesses? Check out our infographic, Why Shopping Small Matters.
Source: Indie Retailer Month
Support your community with the power of your patronage.
Where you spend your money matters, and can make a huge difference! Whether you are picking up groceries, buying a gift for a loved one, or planning a night out with friends, consider spending your money at your local restaurants, gift shops, chocolatiers, book stores, and farms. When we work together, we can help our communities thrive!
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Written by Kristina Shane
Lead Content Manager and Editor
“I’ve always had a strong inclination to protect and nurture the people and living things around me. Especially after having kids, I became passionate about conserving our planet for future generations. It’s my duty to teach my children, through words and actions, how to be good citizens and thoughtful stewards for our planet. Joining One Planet Life felt like a natural next-step for me, and I’m thrilled to support their mission and strengthen my own sustainability efforts.”
