By: Jacob Blume

Local Sustainability

ThesisBuying Local has Many Benefits

• Stimulates the local economy

• Provides local jobs

• Increased sense of community

• Helps prevent pollution

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When you buy local goods and servicesYou are investing in your local economy

Each dollar spent locallyIs re-spent up to five timesGiving it the economicEffect of five dollars

Economic Benefits

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Jobs

Buying local provides higher payingLocal jobs

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Community

Living locally provides a greater Sense of community and when People are attached to the communityThey are more likely toDesire to preserve their surroundings

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Eco Friendly

Keeping your purchasingLocal is eco friendly,It reduces the amount ofLong haul trucks on theRoad keeping your airAnd our planet cleaner

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Conclusion

So lets keep our communityBeautiful and clean Lets buy local and keep our Money here boosting our Economy and keeping The amazing city of SequimThriving!