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Shop Local

10 Reasons
staylocal.org/facts/why/
These 10 top reasons to shop locally are a great way to start a discussion.

Compare/Contrast
psfk.com/2009/08/infographic-why-buy-local-ten-reasons-to-shop-local-first.html
A graphic compare-contrast of where your money goes when you shop locally or at a chain store.

Discussions (PDF)
greenchange.org/downloads/How%20to%20start%20a%20buy%20local%20campaign.pdf
"Many people give little consideration to the choice between a locally owned store and a chain when deciding where to shop. They do not know the benefits to their city's economy of choosing local businesses and are unaware of the many hidden costs of opting for the big boxes." More to talk about in the classroom.