Did you know that an easy way to reduce your carbon footprint is to shop locally and use local refill and repair services?
It has the added benefit of supporting the local economy and creating jobs for local people. Additionally, local repair services and clothing swaps are great for saving money and feeling like you’ve got a brand new item for a fraction of the price!
Repairing jeans, or utilising local clothes swap schemes is much more environmentally friendly than buying new.
is to reduce consumption of items which will get limited use. For example, how often are you really going to use that carpet cleaner? Local schemes such as Share Skipton offer the chance to borrow items for a much cheaper price than buying new.
to get to your plate is a big factor in determining the carbon footprint of that food item. By buying local food, you are minimising the air miles your food needs to travel to reach you.
By shopping locally and investing in local services, you are playing a key part in contributing towards the local economy, creating jobs and supporting independent businesses.
From Skipton’s bustling high street, to independent businesses in the shadow of Scarborough’s coastline, to small vegetable farms across the Yorkshire Dales, to family businesses in our market towns, North Yorkshire isn’t short of incredible local options.
Circular Malton and Norton – Malton aims to be the UK’s first circular economy market town. It is committed to several brilliant local projects, including Ryedale Remakes, a and upcycling and innovation workshops. A map of sustainable Malton and Norton can be found here.
Up For Yorkshire, Selby, repair cafe – Tired of broken items piling up? Why not go along to Up For Yorkshire’s repair cafes? Enjoy a delicious cuppa whilst waiting for your items to be repaired and even get involved and learn how to fix things yourself! More information and dates can be found here.
North Yorkshire is a great county for shopping locally and engaging in sustainable buying for the benefit of the climate, our community and our economy.
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