The good folks at Champion Green have shared some advice on how to support our own on Green Friday.

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 have shared some advice on how to support our own on Green Friday.

While many businesses and organisations act on environmental sustainability, Champion Green founder, Marian O’Gorman, says that supporting local SMEs is key to living sustainably, protecting social resources locally, and regenerating the health and wealth of communities.

Launched in 2019, on the back of concern for local businesses losing out to global e-commerce, Green Friday has been deemed a sustainable alternative to the US shopping promotion, Black Friday. 

Ahead of Black Friday, Ireland’s support local campaigners are asking that people support local industry and jobs and keep money circulating locally for the sake of healthy vibrant sustainable communities.

Every €1 spent in local retail can generate up to €2.50 in the economy. One euro spent online, with an overseas retailer, is largely lost to the local economy, the promoters of Green Friday, outline.

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