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Sustainability First: Save Money and Emissions – Shop Local on Black Friday

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Thanksgiving may not be a Bahamian holiday but many of us still look forward to a good Thanksgiving dinner.

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November 28, 2024

Marlena Leonard

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Thanksgiving may not be a Bahamian holiday but many of us still look forward to a good Thanksgiving dinner.

Another thing we look forward to? The Black Friday sales that follow but while product prices may drop, the environmental price of Black Friday, skyrockets.

Consumerism always has an environmental cost when it comes to manufacturing, but when it comes to Black Friday, the transportation of those hauls takes the cake.

In 2022, the 6 million tons of co2 generated by global shipping coming from the day was the equivalent of the amount of co2 emissions it would’ve taken over a million cars a year to release.

While online sales are an attractive options for Bahamians who often feel there are less options, you can help save the environment while supporting your local economy.

If you know what kinds of items you’re looking for, look around for your local stores doing Black Friday sales, you may find yourself surprised by the deals.

If you’re in the capital looking for home goods, CBS Bahamas is promising deals of up to 40% off in certain categories, even offering sales for online purchases which can be picked up in store or delivered to your door.

In Grand Bahama, Kelly’s Freeport is aLso offering 25% off storewide, starting tomorrow on Black Friday and continuing through Saturday, offering everything from toys, to Christmas decorations, to home and garden items, with gift cards and prize giveaways along the way.