Sustainability in Relation to Local or Regional Sourcing
Sourcing Locally is a net benefit to a business's economic and environmental sustainability. In the below infographic, there are several major categories to consider when evaluating your sourcing and transportation method strategy.
Fewer miles equals less CO2. No doubt, the smaller amount of fuel you burn, the less you contribute to global warming. While we dive deeper into this and the other benefits of sourcing locally in the below infographic, your margin can truly benefit beyond fuel savings by tapping into the willingness of people to pay a bit more for locally-produced items. Consumer buying patterns show a desire to support locally-produced and sourced items as the public understands that keeping things local benefits the environment and their neighbor.
The many advantages of sourcing locally are explored in the above infographic, and these are just a few! Image Courtesy: Dan Meyers
Keeping Money Local
We realize we’re in a global community, so we are working hard to create packaging solutions that lessen our impact on the planet. Our newest product line, EarthGuard, offers local, sustainable solutions and is a vital step in this direction. Further, we know that the products we produce are shipped globally, so we keep our daily actions in mind and design solutions with a strong eye toward positively affecting the local communities we live and work in. Part of this strategy is considering where our dollars go. And whether you’re an individual or a business, your dollar, when spent locally, creates opportunities for the entire community to thrive together.
To color this point further, here’s a little food-for-thought infographic that may influence your buying habits and selection of local, sustainable solutions:
No question. Spend your money locally and the bulk of it STAYS IN THE COMMUNITY. Why ship those dollars out??? Image: Dan Meyers