Beyond convenience
This Christmas you can support smaller retailers with your spending dollar. For food purchases look to shop at independent supermarkets such as IGA and Foodworks over Coles and Woolworths if possible, or even better, farmers markets, food co-ops, wholefood stores and independent grocers.
Australia has one of the most concentrated grocery markets in the world. Woolworths and Wesfarmers (owner of Coles) together account for over 65 per cent of supermarket sales. This power has lead to mistreatment of suppliers. Both companies are presently subject to a Senate enquiry for unconscionable conduct.
- Find independent supermarkets near you IGA Store locator / Foodworks locator
- Find alternatives beyond the supermarket such as farmers' markets and food coops at Local Harvest
- Shop online - Fundies Wholefood Market
Living a good life - living a simple life - in a world that is hectic, busy, and hurried - certainly requires intentionality. Take time in this season to re-examine the wider purpose of your life. Identify what you want your life to communicate and contribute. What are the values you hold as most important. Set goals. Goals move us forward. Take practical steps to achieve these. Stay focused.
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