The Melbourne Craft Cartel suggests we all get crafty to help patch up economic woes. The cartel has come out with an alternative gift buying guide, with plenty of ideas for holiday gifts that don't cost the planet or our communities.
Can this make a difference? See for yourself -
- For every $100 spent at a locally owned business $45 goes back into the community and our tax base. For every $100 spent at a chain store only $14 comes back.
- Small local businesses are the largest employer in Australia. Every $1million spent locally equals 14 jobs!
- Non-profit organizations receive 250% more support from small local businesses than from large businesses. So if you support local business you support local causes too!
- Local business are more likely to purchase goods and services from other local businesses which dramatically reduces transport costs, one of the biggest causes of climate change.
- Handmade goods are more likely to include recycled materials which reduces the need for landfills
- Handmade goods are unique, high quality and set trends rather than following them!
Can this make a difference? See for yourself -
- For every $100 spent at a locally owned business $45 goes back into the community and our tax base. For every $100 spent at a chain store only $14 comes back.
- Small local businesses are the largest employer in Australia. Every $1million spent locally equals 14 jobs!
- Non-profit organizations receive 250% more support from small local businesses than from large businesses. So if you support local business you support local causes too!
- Local business are more likely to purchase goods and services from other local businesses which dramatically reduces transport costs, one of the biggest causes of climate change.
- Handmade goods are more likely to include recycled materials which reduces the need for landfills
- Handmade goods are unique, high quality and set trends rather than following them!
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