Sustainability

from Wokingham Local Magazine Issue 5 March 2022

And Relax

WHY BUY LOCAL? KEEP YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR HEART LIVES, SUPPORT AN ECONOMY OF FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS, AND BUILD A COMMUNITY THAT THRIVES BY THINKING LOCAL FIRST.

Small-scale, locally owned businesses create communities that are more prosperous, connected, and generally better-off across a wide range of metrics. When we buy from independent, locally owned businesses, rather than national chains, a significantly greater portion of our money is then cycled back through our local economy - to make purchases from our friends’ businesses and to aid our neighbours in need - ultimately strengthening the base of our whole community.

REDUCES ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

With more local businesses there are 26 percent less car miles undertaken. Locally owned businesses make more local purchases, requiring less transportation, and which generally means less congestion, less habitat loss, and less pollution.

KEEPS OUR WOKINGHAM COMMUNITY UNIQUE

One-of-a-kind businesses are an integral part of the distinct character of our Town. It’s what distinguishes the uniqueness of our community.

SUSTAINABILITY

WHY BUY LOCAL? KEEP YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR HEART LIVES, SUPPORT AN ECONOMY OF FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS, AND BUILD A COMMUNITY THAT CREATES MORE LOCAL OWNERSHIP & GOOD JOBS

THRIVES BY THINKING LOCAL FIRST. Small local businesses in our Wokingham community provide the most jobs to residents of the Borough. Let’s encourage more start-ups!

GIVES BETTER SERVICE

Local businesses often hire people with a better understanding of the products they are selling and take more time to get to know their clients, customers, and patrons.

INVESTS IN COMMUNITY - £68 REMAINS HERE

For every £100 spent at a locally owned business, £68 recirculates and remains in our local economy. Only £43 remains in our community when it’s spent at a national chain.