Q9 Complete the passage using the word bank below. carbon
employer renewable sponsorship
multiplier suppliers
rates
When a business hires local people, they earn an income, and when they spend it locally it creates more jobs. This is called the ______________________ effect. A business that pays commercial ______________________ to the local council helps to fund services such as parks and lighting. A business can help the environment by using ______________________ energy, such as solar or wind, which lowers its ______________________ emissions. By buying from local ______________________ instead of importing goods from abroad, a business cuts its transport emissions. Many businesses support the area through ______________________ of local GAA or soccer clubs. When a town relies on one large ______________________ and it closes, the local economy can suffer.
Q10 Design a poster for your local area. Promote the benefits of shopping locally, and show why buying less fast fashion is better for the local community and the environment.