features
february 2009
topic
Spencer likes to do it shopping
He:
- buys quality products that last for a long time
- shops for second-hand items and recycled clothing
- repairs broken items
- borrows books and CD’s from the library
- buys less STUFF!
Why does buying local goods matter? Locally produced means less fuel is used to transport the product from the factory to the shop, equalling less transport pollution.
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Sophie likes to do it in the garden"I grow delicious fruits and vegetables using water collected from the eves of my house in old garbage bins. I've never needed to use water from the tap to water my vegies!
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Teresa likes to do it anywhere"I watch the TV in the dark.
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Siobhan likes to do it in the garden"I grow my own fruit and veggies I use water from the shower to water the tomatoes I use the water from cleaning the fish to water the herbs