Think Local Environment First for Living Economy

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In the USA Weekend magazine was an article titled Local and loving it, one writers quest to help her community with purchases closer to home. The article contained some interesting facts, ideas and links about thinking and buying local.

USA Weekend Excerpt:
"A study we did found that for every $100 spent in a chain store, $14 went back into the local economy. For a locally owned business, it was $45," says Stacy Mitchell, author of "Big-Box Swindle" and researcher with the Institute for Local Self-Reliance.

One of the organizations mentioned, Business Alliance For Local Living Economies (BALLE), has an interesting and unique mission statement that includes the importance of an accessible living media for news independent of corporate control, so that citizens can make informed decisions in the best interests of their communities and natural environment.