Want to make an impact in your community? Give up online shopping. By shopping where you live you instead of on an app you can help create jobs and boost your local economy. As a bonus, you’ll be helping the environment by reducing the number of deliveries to your home or business. Delivery trucks generate ridiculous amounts of climate damaging carbon emissions.
We aren’t saying you must completely give up the convenience of online shopping to make an impact, but you can take steps to reduce your reliance on it. You can shop online at local stores for pickup. This will save you time and help your community. Major supermarkets like Harris Teeter offer online ordering for pickup. Although HT is a chain owned by Kroger, they are a huge employer in our state.
Try Reid’s for prepared meals, gift baskets, and specialty items. This gourmet market was established in 1928 and has 4 locations throughout Charlotte and has a 5th planned for Ballantyne. They have a butcher shop, deli, bakery department, and a wide selection of wines and fine foods. When you want to prepare charcuterie, go to Reid’s. They have an amazing selection of meats and cheeses. You can even dine at their restaurant and wine bar.
If you really want to make an impact in your community, try to reduce how often you order from Amazon. It’s habit forming, I know. Prices on Amazon used to be the best you could find but, due to increase seller costs, that isn’t always the case anymore. Shop at farmer’s markets, local shops and boutiques instead. Or use the Target app and choose drive-up service. Making one simple change in your lifestyle can make a big impact in your community.