local sourcing
Buying from neighbors
Local sourcing is the practice of obtaining materials, products, or services from nearby suppliers rather than distant ones.
Businesses might pursue local sourcing to reduce transportation costs, support the community economy, or market freshness: The restaurant's local sourcing means everything on the menu comes from farms within fifty miles.
The term appears frequently in discussions of sustainability and supply chain management.
- farm-to-tableDirect producer-to-diner philosophy
- regionalRelating to an area
- nearbyAt small distance
- food milesDistance groceries travel
- communityCollective of connected people
artisan · homegrown · neighborhood · small-batch · craft beer · farmers market · handmade · sustainable · proximity · terroir · cooperative · domestic · independent · seasonal · fresh · locavore · crafted · mom and pop
- protectionismprotectionism, trade barriers, tariffs, import quotas, trade restrictions
- eco-friendlysustainable, fair trade, green, biodegradable, recyclable
- environmentalismecology, conservationism, recycling bins, campaigner, environmentalism
- gastronomygastronomy, gourmet food, fine dining, tasting menu, degustation
- eco actionsrecycling, composting, tree planting, water conservation, energy saving
- green practicesrecycling, recycled paper, reusable bags, solar panels, solar power
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