Questions › Chapter 5: The UK government, the law and your role
Why does buying products made locally reduce your carbon footprint?
- AThe products are cheaper
- BThe products are made by volunteers
- CThe products have not travelled as farRight answer
- DThe products use no packaging
Answer: The products have not travelled as far
Local goods travel shorter distances, so your carbon footprint is smaller. Shopping locally also helps businesses and farmers near you.
From chapter 5 of the handbook, "The UK government, the law and your role", section "Your role in the community". Practice question 650 of 651, written in our own words.