http://www.fastcompany.com/member_recent_content/123872 Member recent activity block for member profile page en http://www.fastcompany.com/node/893869 <p>It's too simplistic to assume that buying local "reduces transportation costs and environment-destroying, energy-wasting long hauls". Goods transported by long haul are transported in bulk which can be more energy efficient. It is often possible to source goods from the other side of the globe and still consume less energy per pound of goods delivered than can be achieved by sourcing locally.</p> Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:13:07 -0400 Mike Worthington 893869 at http://www.fastcompany.com