Why buy local?

Encouraging and helping small shopkeepers and farmers, consuming better, paying attention to what we buy... Here are several benefits of local consumption. But there are others ! So, why buy local?

Becoming responsible

Buying local means thinking about what you are going to buy. Rather than immediately giving your money to large companies (often with little respect for ethical standards and the planet), buying local makes the consumer responsible for their purchase and the consequences it will have! When you go to the supermarket, you take the time to find out if the products come from your country and, if not, if they come from very (too) far away.

Taking care of your health

When you buy local products, you also decide to take care of yourself ! Indeed, local products contain fewer (if any) preservatives/pesticides and ripen properly, for as long as it takes (unlike imported products, which are sent in trucks before they can ripen all the way). Furthermore, from the moment fruits and vegetables are picked, they begin to lose their vitamins. That is why fruits and vegetables from local production contain more vitamins, because they do not lose them during a truck journey.

Respecting the environment

Obviously, who says local consumption says help for the planet! Buying local means slowing down imports of products from other countries. In short, if you favor short supply chains, no need for trucks traveling hundreds of kilometers to bring back vegetables or fruits that grow here. By buying local, you help increase your country's agriculture and thus avoid unnecessary CO² emissions!