Shopping locally shows community spirit and eco-consciousness -- but does it save you money? Sheila Keenan, who has been shopping only in her own town for the past four months, says, "I'm not doing it to save money, but it does tend to have that effect."
Starting October 1st, 2010, Sheila began doing all her buying within the city limits of New Westminster, British Columbia, with the intention of going on for a year. On her blog, My Year of Shopping Locally, she shares spend reports, local businesses she's discovered, and deep questions like whether there's any other
Shopping Locally and Saving
by Jane Wangersky February 22nd, 2011 | Budget, Green Shopping, Money Saving Hints
Shopping a Market
by Anna P. May 25th, 2010 | Budget, Food & Beverages, Green Shopping
The modern grocery store has many conveniences like a deli, bakery, florist, and pharmacy. What the modern grocery store doesn't have is superior customer service and knowledgeable employees who know a lot about the goods they are selling. That's why shopping a market has so much appeal. Whether it's a local farmers market or a large city market, you know you're getting a better selection of produce and food. Oftentimes, you'll find a market that specializes in organic or gourmet goods. Of course, there are a few tips and ideas that will help maximize your market shopping experience. Read
Go Green or Go Home!
by Joe Lawrence April 29th, 2010 | Green Shopping
Have you ever wished that you acted on an idea to make a new product or capitalize on your idea? I would be a billionaire twenty times over if I had acted on many of my ideas. However, I am not. One such thought which still offers much opportunity is the green revolution our nation is going through. I predicted about ten years ago that we would make a shift from the industrial world we live in to a more nature friendly one.
Obviously, we are making leaps in creating and harnessing new energy sources. However, in terms of the
Obviously, we are making leaps in creating and harnessing new energy sources. However, in terms of the
Getting Your Produce Delivered
by Jane Wangersky March 9th, 2010 | Food & Beverages, Green Shopping
Every week, I leave an empty plastic bin on my front steps, and sometime in the late afternoon it’s replaced with a bin full of fruits and vegetables. (Well, almost full. Slightly fuller in summer.) Like many people these days, I get organic produce delivered to my home. Sometimes, I order other things, too – fair trade coffee, eggs, and even chocolate. You can get almost any grocery item from this company, and some customers reportedly buy all their food this way. I’ve never gone that far, but thanks to the weekly bin, I’ve been able to scale back
Eco Shops On The Web
by Anna P. October 13th, 2009 | Green Shopping, Online Shopping Hints
Here is some very good news for those who seek natural, vegan, and organic products: the web is your oyster. Not only is it much easier to find what you want, there are so many fantastic websites that sell a wide range of eco-friendly products including fashion, cosmetics, home goods, and gifts among many other things. Here is just a small sampling of the best environmentally- friendly websites to shop from.
Matt and Nat: Even if you’ve never been inside a Matt and Nat boutique, you can peruse their website’s fantastic selection of vegan-friendly designer handbags and purchase them. Many
Matt and Nat: Even if you’ve never been inside a Matt and Nat boutique, you can peruse their website’s fantastic selection of vegan-friendly designer handbags and purchase them. Many
