27 Household Uses for Lemons

Posted on April 30, 2013 by DCochran

Ah, the common lemon. So juicy and delicious when squeezed to make lemonade; but did you know that the lemon had tons of uses around the house?

This wonder of nature not only pleases our palate, but can take care of so much more. Let’s take a look at all the uses for a lemon:

1. Clean the garbage disposal. Throw some cut up lemon peels into the disposal and let ‘er rip.
2. Brighten your whites in the laundry. Lemon juice helps to brighten those dirty socks.
3. Deodorize a humidifier. Put a few teaspoons into the water and voila, freshness!
4. Clean the microwave. Is your microwave full of crusted-on food? Put a few teaspoons of lemon juice into a bowl of water and microwave on high for five minutes. Remove the bowl and the food should wipe right off.
5. Glass cleaner. Lemon juice cleans glass better than that toxic stuff and is safer, too.
6. Salad dressing. You can buy all the fancy dressing you want, but some simple lemon juice on your favorite salad can make for an inexpensive yet delicious dressing.
7. Lighten your hair. A few spritzes of lemon juice and some time in the sun can lighten those locks.
8. Get rid of stains. Cut a lemon in half, dip in salt, and rub on the stain. Not all surfaces can take the acid, so test in an inconspicuous area first.
9. Kill weeds. Some water and lemon juice in a spray bottle can kill unwanted weeds.
10. Lemon-flavored ice cubes. Don’t let lemons go to waste — if you have too many of them, freeze the juice for later use!
11. Household cleaner. Lemon makes a good all-around house cleaner.
12. Emergency deodorant. Forget your deodorant this morning? Rub some lemon juice under your arms for a little protection.
13. Clean those cutting boards. All sorts of crap can stay on your cutting boards even when cleaned with soap. Use a 1/2 a lemon dunked in salt to really make them clean.
14. Get a facial. Use a little lemon juice to clean out and tighten up those pores.
15. Calm a sore throat. Hot water and lemon makes for a nice soothing drink when you are suffering from a sore throat.
16. Freshen the air. Boil some water with lemon in it and make the house smell fresh and clean.
17. Make a natural anti-dandruff treatment. Mix three-four tablespoons of lemon juice with an equal quantity of olive oil and massage into your scalp. Leave for a few minutes, then rinse and shampoo as usual.
18. Polish chrome, stainless steel, and copper. Lemon does wonders on these surfaces, whether in the kitchen or on the car.
19. Keep insects away. Bugs generally don’t like lemons, so put lemon peels down where bugs are coming in or spray the area with lemon water.
20. Brighten aluminum pans. Rub and buff to make that aluminum shine.
21. Hand sanitizer. Use some lemon juice to clean up those dirty hands!
22. Keep rice from sticking. Add a teaspoon of lemon juice to the boiling water before adding in the rice.
23. Bring lettuce back to life. Have some wilted, almost-expired lettuce? Rinse it with lemon juice and cold water for an hour and help it come back to life a bit.
24. Brighten your fingernails. Soak them in lemon juice for a few minutes for brighter nails.
25. Toilet bowl cleaner. Disinfect and make that bowl sparkle with just some lemon juice and water.
26. Stop mosquito bites from itching. Rub some lemon juice on a fresh mosquito bite and it may never itch at all.
27. Lighten age spots. Apply a piece of lemon peel to a spot and leave it in place for an hour. (It may take a while to actually work, though.)

What do you use lemons for at your house?

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10 Fabulous Ways To Reuse Your Aluminum Foil

Posted on April 23, 2013 by DCochran

Aluminum foil appeared on the market in the early 1900s as a wrapper for Life Savers candy, and quickly eclipsed tin foil to become a popular helper in kitchens across the country. Today, the handy metal leaves provide a pliable substance that works as a total barrier to light and oxygen, ideal for packaging food and other perishable items. However, this convenient resource comes with a price.

Extracting aluminum has a high resource cost because of the large amount of electricity required to process bauxite ore. Far less friendly to the environment than its cousin in covering, plastic wrap, aluminum foil is nevertheless a handy item for grilling tender foods and in other instances where its quick conducting capabilities are needed.

You can buy recycled aluminum foil from companies If You Care and Reynolds, but don’t stop there. Aluminum can be recycled practically forever, and you can start by reusing your household aluminum foil after its original kitchen duties have been accomplished with one of the creative ideas below.

Wash used aluminum foil in the dishwasher or with warm water and soap, and then “iron” it flat with a rolling pin for best results. Please note that foil that has come into contact with raw meat items should never be reused.

1. Toys – Kids love aluminum foil because it can be shaped and re-shaped into all kinds of pretty metallic toys, from sailor hats and hot rods to robots, spaceships and more. Hand a child a sheet of aluminum foil and see what amazing toys he or she can create (supervise your children to make sure they don’t try to eat it, of course!).

2. Scrubber – Wadded-up foil is better than steel wool at scrubbing off stuck-on food, rust and anything else. Along with simple baking soda, foil makes an excellent scrubber to scour not only pots and pans (non-stick only), but oven doors and barbeque grills as well. It also removes rust from steel and chrome, so when something needs a good scrub, use a fist full of foil to do the trick.

3. Sharpener – Cutting foil with scissors actually sharpens the blades. Fold over used foil into seven or eight layers and then slice several times for sharpened scissors.

4. Static Eraser – Toss a small ball of reused foil in your clothes dryer for a static cling reducer that is also chemical-free.

5. Ironing Improver – Place a sheet of foil under your ironing board cover for more efficient ironing. The additional heat will iron both sides of your clothes at once.

6. Protect Plants – Young outdoor plants such as pots of tomatoes or herbs may need protection from worms and other pests. Wrap a strip of foil around the base stem of any plant to prevent critters from crawling up.

7. Home Décor – While you probably don’t want to decorate your living room with sheets of used foil, it can be used as a tool to create unique texture on paint and plaster projects.

8. Shoe Stuffer – Stuff balls of used foil into the toes of shoes and boots that you don’t wear very often to save their shape from being crushed in the closet.

9. Save Pie Crusts – Wrap your piecrusts in foil before the dessert goes in the oven, and you will never have an overcooked crust.

10. Silver Saver – Store your silverware on a sheet of aluminum foil, and it will tarnish more slowly. When you are ready to clean it, use a combination of baking soda and aluminum foil to lift away the tarnish without scrubbing.

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Happy Earth Day!

Posted on April 22, 2013 by DCochran

In celebration of Earth Day we think it would be an appropriate time to let you know about some of our sustainability successes. We practice sustainability 365 days a year in ways that directly reduce carbon and save resources. We hope to be your first choice for office supplies and work with our customers to be the most sustainable option for your office. If you wish to learn more about our initiatives speak with your Mills rep or give us a call at 1.800.665.6457.

Fast, Carbon Free Delivery

Using its electric delivery fleet of vehicles, Mills saved approximately 21.32 tonnes of CO2 from going into our environment last year. Currently 20% of our deliveries are made Carbon-Free. We wish to expand our fleet in the future and hope that you support us in our endevours to be Your Local Office Productivity Dealer.

Mills Saves 6,786 cardboard boxes!

Using FrogBox blue bins to deliver office supplies Mills Office Productivity eliminated the need to use 6,789 cardboard boxes in 2012. Thank you to all of our customers who have signed up for Closed Loop Delivery!

Cardboard and paper waste make up an estimated 18% to 26% of landfill material. When you combine this with the impact of manufacturing the box in the first place, it quickly becomes a wasteful delivery solution. At Mills, we are providing a Zero-Waste Delivery option that also combines recycling services and once-a-week delivery.
If you wish to sign-up give us a call at 1.800.665.6457.

What is the Carbon Footprint of Your Delivery?

Based on Mills’ operations your typical office supply delivery accounts for
1.014 Litres of CO2.

So remember, with every order you receive (from any supplier) also comes with it a Litre of greenhouse gas. It adds up!

Reduce your impact by ordering fewer times each week, or by choosing a local office supplier like Mills that delivers 20% of its orders via zero emission vehicles.

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How To Celebrate Earth Day

Posted on April 16, 2013 by DCochran

The celebration of Earth Day on April 22nd began in the United States in 1970. Here are some ways to mark the occasion:

1. Plant trees. As the date also roughly coincides with U.S. Arbor Day, over time Earth Day has taken on the role of tree-planting. Planting trees helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, cleans pollution, secures soil in place to prevent erosion, and provides homes for a lot of biodiversity.

2. Reduce, reuse and recycle all day long. Buy as little as possible and avoid items that come in lots of packaging. Support local growers and producers of food and products – these don’t have to travel as far and thus reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Take your drink container with you, and don’t use any disposable plates or cutlery. Recycle all the things you do use for the day or find other uses for things that you no longer use. Carry a cloth bag for carrying things in andrecycle your plastic bags.

3. Hold a garage sale, donate, or reuse household items. Many of us take up a lot of natural resources with stuff we don’t really need, want, or use. Ironically, there are still lot of people who don’t have basic necessities. Plus, a lot of your unwanted clutter can be used by local charities to resell for much-needed cash.

4. Clean up litter. Rid litter from our roadways. Many groups use the weekend of Earth Day to clear roadways, highways, and neighborhood streets of litter that has accumulated since the last clean-up day. Many companies donate gloves and bags for clean-up groups and villages organize bag pick ups. Once the group has collected the trash and placed the recycled bags along the road, get the village public works department to pick the bags up. It’s a wonderful community project.

5. Buy or make Earth-friendly cleaning products. Try making up a simple vinegar-and-water counter cleaner, or swapping out your bleach cleaner for a less-toxic orange-based one. Just try it. You don’t necessarily have to give up your heavy-duty cleaners — just try using them when you really need to disinfect, rather than simply clean.

6. Cook a special Earth Day meal. Plan a menu that uses locally produced foods, is healthy, and has minimal impact on the environment. Favour vegetable and bean products, as these use less resources to grow than mass-farmed meat. If you still would like meat, look for locally produced, organic meat. Try and have organic foodcompletely. Decorate the table with recycled decorations made by you and your friends.

7. Consider buying a carbon offset to make up for the greenhouse gas emissions you create on the other 364 days of the year. Carbon offsets fund reductions in greenhouse gas emissions through projects such as wind farms, which displace energy from fossil fuels.

8. Ride your bike. Use your bicycle or other forms of human powered transportation to commute to work or school and to run errands.

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Why Plant Trees?

Posted on April 9, 2013 by DCochran

Tree planting is the most popular Earth Day event and one of the most common activities people associate with helping the Earth. Millions of trees are planted by Canadians each year. Planting is an act of putting down roots and contributing to the future. The simple act of planting a tree helps the environment in so many ways.

Trees:
• filter pollution from the air
• help recycle water
• prevent soil loss
• create shade
• give shelter from wind and rain
• provide homes for animals
• make food for humans and wildlife
• provide an interesting, soothing, learning environment for children and your community and much more!

Without trees, there would be no life on this planet!

Getting Started

Plan Ahead, Define Objectives and Set Goals. Decide why you want to plant trees (what you hope to accomplish) and who you want/need to include in your project. Get everyone involved from the outset. Establish your short-and long-term objectives. Fundraise!

Select a Suitable Location. Test the soil. Some trees grow better in dry, sandy soils and others grow better in wet soil. Every kind of tree has its own needs. Check the soil’s pH, salinity, nutrients, etc.

Make a Map. Draw a map of your site, indicating where the trees will be planted. Ask a landscape architect or forester to help you design an ideal project plan for your site.

Select Tree Species:
• Choose trees that like the soil and moisture conditions of your site (this will reduce maintenance tasks, such as extra watering and fertilizing).
• Pick species that are native to your area, as these are best adapted to the local climate and soil conditions, flourish without chemical applications, provide food and shelter to local wildlife, and represent part of your natural heritage and biodiversity.
• Coniferous trees are generally recommended over deciduous trees, as they have a better chance of surviving and require less care.
• Although young trees with established root systems stand a better chance of survival, seedlings and small shrubs are easier for kids to plant. Proper handling and planting of seedlings should be discussed beforehand.

Choose a Planting Date and Get Insurance. You must have insurance in case of an accident.

Prepare Your Site. You may need to clean up the site, dig up the soil, cut the grass, pull weeds, mark the zone(s) where trees are to be planted, or do other things to get the area ready for the big tree planting day.

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We Can All Afford To Slow Down

Posted on April 2, 2013 by DCochran

Why investment dressing costs far less than fast fashion
The term “Slow Fashion” combines many aspects of sustainability. From an industry perspective, it can refer to slowing down the production cycle, giving more attention to detail and craftsmanship in each garment, manufacturing locally, or supporting fair wages. From a consumer’s angle, it means slowing down our consumption habits, buying fewer garments that are classic, of quality, and will last us for years.

As a frequent public speaker on the topic of sustainable fashion, I find that the concept of slow fashion resonates really well with the audiences I speak to. My guess is because it’s the one area where consumers feel they can make the most impact simply by shifting their consumption habits. Those habits are hard to break.

Like fast food, we are victims of fast fashion in North America. We feel constant pressure from the media to buy the latest trends that change with each season: From short hems to long, pointy toe to round, skinny to wide leg, we yearn to stay current. Because most of us simply cannot afford to buy quality-made garments to keep up with these fluctuating trends, we resort to shopping at the “convenient” fast fashion outlets and the big box retailer that trend-hunts runways to bring you the latest fashions in a matter of weeks.

As consumers, we are a sale-driven culture used to the quality of disposable products. We think after we wear a piece of clothing purchased at such a dramatically low cost, it’s acceptable for it to fall apart, for buttons to drop off, threads to come undone, or for them to lose shape. After all, who cares, it only cost us $10!

The problem with this mentality is that it fuels excessive over-consumption, which comes with a hidden price tag on the environment. According to sustainable super star Kate Fletcher, who coined the term Slow Fashion, laundering our garments has a greater impact than the growing, processing, and producing of the fabric, as well as its disposal. So it makes sense then that the more garments we consume, the greater the cumulative negative impact. This is a serious problem and one that cannot change overnight. However, with the ecological clock ticking, we have to make a change sooner rather than later, and perhaps when it comes to fashion, we need to adopt a more European mindset. We need to invest in our wardrobe and buy quality-made pieces that are timeless, and can be worn for years without falling apart.

Cost-per-wear or investment dressing is a relatively new term. But it is a very powerful tool with the potential to change the way we shop. Let’s use a button-down shirt as an example. On the higher end, you might spend $150 on such a top (particularly if made from organic cotton).

• First, divide the cost of the shirt by the number of garments in your wardrobe that can be worn with it. For example, it can be paired with three pairs of jeans and two pairs of pants, so $150/5 = $30. The $150 shirt has now been reduced to a cost of $30.

• Next, divide the new cost of $30 by the number of times the shirt will be worn per year (say 4x per month for 12 months, i.e., $30/48 = 62.5 cents). The $150 shirt has now been further reduced to a cost 62.5 cents.

• The last step is to divide the new cost of 62.5 cents by the number of years the shirt will be worn – and if it was quality made and off trend, it should last at least 5 years. So $.625/5 = 12.5 cents.

The final result is a $150 shirt reduced to a cost of 12.5 cents per wear over a five-year period. Compare this to a cheaper option that falls apart in six months or is no longer in fashion and thereby rendered unwearable by the fashion gods. Your cost per wear can be up to 10 times more than an investment piece.

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9 Suggestions To Improve The Work Environment

Posted on March 26, 2013 by DCochran

Almost a third of the day is spent in the office, making individuals boarders of their own homes. You work in the office and once you get home you go straight to sleep. The length of time people stay in the office helps explain why they would want to make the place as comfortable as possible. No one wants to work in an unpleasant place for more than eight hours a day.

Making the environment as amicable as possible is the duty of every management team. Here are a few tips on how to improve the work environment in your office.

1. Maintain cleanliness

This is basically applicable everywhere. No one would want to work in a place similar to a dumpsite.

Maintain cleanliness all the time. Having a group of cleaners assigned each day is a good idea. You’re working in that area for at least 8 hours a day, so you might as well treat it like your second home.

2. Clear the clutter

What you see leaves a lot of impression on your mind, even if it was only for a short time. Seeing a room cluttered with various things could ruin your mood for work.

Clear out unnecessary objects occupying the work area. A disorganized workplace propagates laziness and amplifies bad moods. On the other hand, an organized place that is free of junk would look more spacious and encouraging to work in.

Put things back to where they belong. It makes it look more organized and easier to locate things when they are needed.

3. Make it smell good

Even if a room looks clean, if it smells foul, then it’s no better.

Spraying deodorizers regularly helps eliminate unwanted odors. Putting up air fresheners would also help in maintaining a pleasant odor in the area.

Waste materials, especially those that rot, release really bad odors if not properly disposed. Be sure that you have a proper waste disposal system to ensure good sanitary conditions in your work area.

4. Apply ergonomics

The overall arrangement of tables, chairs, and shelves affect the visual impression it leaves on those who see it and work in it. Ergonomics involve the elements of space, visual presentation, and comfort, which should all be combined during planning.

Maximizing the potential of the workplace entices employees to also work the best they can. Everyone wants to work in an area that gives a friendly feeling.

5. Make your area appealing

Putting a few decors might help in making the workplace more appealing. Place neat ornaments suited for the environment or theme of the season.

Just remember to keep things simple. Too much decoration could be a source of distraction and could add to the clutter.

Allow the employees to personalize their work area, but to a limited extent only. After all, it’s a workplace and not a display rack.

6. Add some green

Plants add variation amidst the pool of electronics and furniture in the office. Green things could help soothe the mind during stressful times. Greenery also helps in alleviating eye strains caused by too much exposure to the computer.

7. Maintain optimal temperatures
Room temperature should be maintained accordingly. Ensuring employees get the proper ventilation is the obligation of every employer.

Some places have really cold temperatures requiring employees to wear jackets to warm themselves. A cold environment doesn’t really entice quality work; nor one that is too hot and lacks sufficient ventilation.

Keep the thermostat of air-conditioners in the mid-level. The company would also save on electric consumption this way.

8. Invest in an office toy

All work and no play make Peter a dull boy. Contrary to being a workplace, there should be room for relaxation somewhere in the area.

Install a gaming system or a play area in your office. A place where there is no work involved could be the safe haven of your employees.

Playing refreshes the mind and body and also activates the brain’s creativity. Help employees have that eureka moment by allotting some room for recreation. A revitalized mind could produce an improved work quality and bring some amazing results.

9. Keep communication lines open

Make them feel that they’re free to speak their mind anytime they want. Of course, training them to be responsible for what they say is also important.

Comments and suggestions should be welcomed, as they could help to further improve professional relationships in the office.

Article Provided by Ron B.

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5 Ways To Be Eco Friendly At The Office!

Posted on March 19, 2013 by DCochran

Living greener doesn’t have to end when you get to work. Here are 5 ways you can be more eco-friendly at the office.
1. Coffee fix

Small things can make a big difference. Consider your humble cup of coffee, the world’s second-most valuable legal commodity after oil, with environmental and social impacts to match. Stir up some positive change by asking your barista and/or office manager to switch to organic and Fair Trade-labeled brands. Then, do your bit to reduce the energy and waste involved in producing, transporting, and disposing of more than 1.9 million tons of paper and plastic cups and plates thrown away each year: use your own mug. You need to wash it, sure, but life cycle analysis shows that over its life of about 3,000 uses a mug is associated with 30 times less solid waste and 60 times less air pollution than the equivalent drinks in disposable paper or foam cups.

2. Pens and pencils

Make a better impression in your written work by using long-life refillable pens made from recycled plastic, paper, or timber, or from fully biodegradable bioplastic (derived from corn starch). Also look for pencils manufactured from sustainably harvested timber or wood substitutes such as recycled paper, old plastic cups, wood offcuts, and reclaimed denim.

3. Food for thought

Buying your lunch is arguably more water- and energy-efficient than making it yourself – particularly if it involves heating – but a home-packed lunch is undoubtedly cheaper and produces less solid waste than take-out food. Rather than buying plastic containers, reuse takeout containers before throwing them into the recycling bin. Reuse bread wrappers and other plastic packaging rather than buying plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Keep reusable spoons, forks, and chopsticks in your drawer so you don’t need the disposable kind.

4. Plant life

Indoor plants can play a crucial role in your local work environment. A plant on your desk is not only nice to look at but also acts as a natural air filter, absorbing airborne pollutants and computer radiation while replenishing oxygen levels. It’s also an air cooler, through the evaporative process known as transpiration. Indoor plants help protect you from the germs of your colleagues, with research showing they significantly reduce the incidence of fatigue, coughs, sore throats, and other cold-related illnesses. Plus, they have a measurable effect in reducing stress levels, so it doesn’t hurt to have one close by for when you get stuck on hold while on the phone.

5. Shut down

The idea that leaving a machine on is more efficient than turning it off has become something of an urban, and deeply uneconomic, myth. Left on all day, every day, as happens in some offices, a computer will over a year use nearly 1,000 kilowatts of electricity, resulting in more than a ton of carbon emissions and an unnecessarily high electricity bill. By switching off your computer before you go home you’ll cut its electricity use to less than 250 kilowatts, with comparable carbon and cost savings. Think about turning it off even when you’re going to a meeting or lunch. Do the same with other office equipment.

Article Provided by Kim McKay and Jenny Bonnin with Tim Wallace

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Screen Time vs. Green Time

Posted on March 12, 2013 by DCochran

“The more high tech our lives become the more nature in our lives we will need.”
- Richard Louv

I was lucky enough to spend most of my childhood outdoors and most of my summers at camp. I would come home from school, do my homework and head outside until my parents would have to drag me inside for bed. The green space surrounding my neighbourhood was limited, but my imagination was not. My friends and I would build forts, splash around in our rain boots, play hide and seek, climb trees and pretend to fly. We were free to be kids.

Today, kids simply don’t seem to spend that much time outdoors. With the rise in new and exciting technologies, the popularity of video games, online virtual realities and a decline in the concept of nature as a playground, I often wonder what messages are being imparted to the next generation.

Making time for nature

“Nature needs time to reveal her secrets. The human agenda doesn’t have time for nature”
- Dr. David Suzuki

A little while ago, I had the privilege to hear Dr. David Suzuki and Richard Louv speak about this very topic. I took away an important point—nature represents more than just a space, it represents an actual place in every person’s heart, and that we need to protect this place and keep it accessible. While the reality is many of us have no choice but to spend our days inside for work or school, we do have a choice when it comes to our spare time. We need to recognize the importance of “unplugging” and getting outdoors.

Tips to unplug and stay active

There’s nothing better than a little fresh air and sunshine to de-stress and re-energize. Here are some great reasons why you should unplug and get outdoors:

• A Vitamin D deficiency can lead to a host of otherwise preventable health problems, and getting a dose of this sunshine vitamin has excellent benefits. Just make sure you follow proper sun care guidelines.

• If you spend most of your time indoors, you are exposing your body to stale air. Fresh air is good for many things, making a more energized and healthy you.

• Rather than getting your daily dose of exercise at an indoor gym, head outside! There’s just no comparison to the benefits of exercising alfresco.

• Youth are the future! And what better way to teach responsibility and a sense of stewardship than getting outside and enjoying the environment. Check out the Ontario Nature Guardians Program for fun ways to get youth outdoors and involved with preservation and conservation efforts. Nature Canada is also a great resource as well as The David Suzuki Foundation.

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Why Buy Local?

Posted on March 8, 2013 by DCochran

Buying local is a great way to contribute to a more sustainable world. It not only supports social, environmental and economic goals, but it’s also fun, makes our neighbors happy and helps build healthy, unique communities.

It Reduces Impact:
- Local products have less greenhouse gas emissions from transportation.
- Local businesses have smaller footprints than big box stores because they use less light and heat energy for their spaces.
- Local business are more likely to be located in city centers, contributing less to sprawl, fuel use, habitat loss and pollution.

It Builds Prosperity:
- More of your money stays circulating in your local economy when you buy from locally-owned businesses than when you buy from big chains (2 – 5 times more!).
- This happens because local businesses buy from other local businesses and service providers.

It Creates Employment:
- Small businesses create jobs because they account for 99.8% of all Canadian businesses and create 60% of jobs.

It Builds Character:
- One-of-a-kind or one-of-a-few shops and restaurants are a major part of what keeps are cities unique and worth living in.

It Sparks Innovation:
- Buying local guarantees a broader range of choices because local businesses know their customers and have flexibility to bring in products from local suppliers.

What Can You Do?
- Commit to shifting 10% of your household spending from foreign to local products and from chains to locally owned businesses. You’ll create a huge economic impact, support local labour and environmental standards, reduce the climate change impacts of big supply chains and support local jobs. Best of all you’ll get to know your neighbors!

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