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Buying food from local farmers' markets ensures you're eating seasonal and locally sourced produce. Click here to find a farmers' market in your area.

www.buynothingday.co.uk - a whole day of non-shopping!

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Shopping locally, ‘little and often’ is the answer. The shorter the distance from field to fork, the fewer the food miles. Up to 40% of the Lorries on our roads are transporting food. This is environmentally unfriendly and contributes to congestion, pollution and wear and tear on our roads

Shopping

 
Shopping more sustainably is much easier than it used to be. Here are our top five tips when buying new items:

1. Buy recycled products – use Ebay, Freecycle and charity shops.

2. Shop locally.

3. Look for sustainable sources and fair trade products.

4. Purchase equipment that is energy efficient and environmentally considerate.

5. Make a shopping list and stick to it.

 

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