40. Working Together to Shop Local, Support Local with Ash Watt from Why Leave Town скачать в хорошем качестве

40. Working Together to Shop Local, Support Local with Ash Watt from Why Leave Town

In rural and regional towns across Australia, it’s easier than ever to spend money with big corporations. Especially when gift cards are sold in the local post office or supermarket. But that convenience comes at a cost, because it means local businesses miss out on the support they need, to keep their community thriving. In this episode, I’m chatting with Ash Watt, co-founder of Why Leave Town, a business that started when Ash moved back to his hometown of Narrabri, NSW. Seeing how much money was leaving the local economy, Ashley came up with a simple idea. A community gift card program, designed to help keep spending local and the money circulating in the region. This conversation is about what shopping locally really means in a modern, digital world, and why small businesses remain the backbone of strong, connected and sustainable communities.  A summary, plus the links and photos of the pieces discussed in this episode are found here at Working Together to Shop Local, Support Local (https://renewyliving.com.au/working-t...) The ReNewy Living Podcast is hosted by Mardi Lee, founder of ReNewy Living... (https://renewyliving.com.au/) If global environmental problems feel overwhelming, you’re in the right place! The ReNewy Living Podcast is an Australian environmental sustainability podcast for eco-minded people who care about the planet and want relatable ways to make a meaningful difference in their homes and communities. We believe living sustainably is easier when you start where you live. Each episode shares positive stories about people, places and projects leading the way in communities across Australia.  Discover localised ways to live sustainably, with practical ideas to reduce consumption, care for local places and feel connected to a sustainably-minded community for healthier people and a healthier planet. This podcast exists to make sustainability feel human, hopeful and community-focused. It’s our way of connecting you with a network of people and ideas through authentic stories and local solutions that are achievable and genuinely good to be part of. Tune in weekly for around 30 minutes of thoughtful, conversational and inspiring episodes that bring you closer to a more intentional, “together we can” approach to sustainable living.