11-30-2010, 08:27 AM
I agree with Rob and James here. Sustainability requires steadfast dedication to developing and expanding our local economy. Instead, it is often just a catch phrase for politicans etc.
Food is a necessity that will always be so it makes since for local food production to be a main cog in a sustainable community. Health is another big issue and I encourage folks to always look for alternatives to those pharmaceuticals. It is the continued demand for cheap imports, cheap fast food and cheap pharma drugs that has made way for some of our latest developments.
Every dollar spent on an item is a vote for more of that item.
The price of goods usually only drop when there is a high supply and demand, so that profit margins remain high even if prices are lowered.
That has been the obstacle for locally made goods. They often have higher prices because for one: there is a higher cost of living here compared to manufacturing hubs like China etc, and two: because without high demand to match the supply potential a business cannot afford to lower their prices and sustain. So in other words, the more we buy local, the better local prices will get, the stronger our local economy will get and the better quality of life will no doubt follow!
If you don't like CVS Longs or BK in your 'hood then I suggest not spending a dime there and encouraging others to do the same.
Food is a necessity that will always be so it makes since for local food production to be a main cog in a sustainable community. Health is another big issue and I encourage folks to always look for alternatives to those pharmaceuticals. It is the continued demand for cheap imports, cheap fast food and cheap pharma drugs that has made way for some of our latest developments.
Every dollar spent on an item is a vote for more of that item.
The price of goods usually only drop when there is a high supply and demand, so that profit margins remain high even if prices are lowered.
That has been the obstacle for locally made goods. They often have higher prices because for one: there is a higher cost of living here compared to manufacturing hubs like China etc, and two: because without high demand to match the supply potential a business cannot afford to lower their prices and sustain. So in other words, the more we buy local, the better local prices will get, the stronger our local economy will get and the better quality of life will no doubt follow!
If you don't like CVS Longs or BK in your 'hood then I suggest not spending a dime there and encouraging others to do the same.