relocalizing
ree-LOH-kuh-ly-zing
Definition
The process of shifting economic activity, food systems, or supply chains away from globalized, long-distance trade toward local or regional sources.
Etymology
Formed by combining the Latin-derived prefix 're-' (meaning again or anew) with the word 'localize', which comes from the Latin 'localis' (pertaining to a place). It gained prominence in the late 20th century to describe movements favoring local sustainability over global industrialization.
In the news
Matt Jorgensen built his career on relocalizing food and economic systems, a philosophy that informs the team's commitment to sourcing ingredients directly from nearby Sonoma County farms rather than national distributors.
Grateful in Graton: The evolution of Graton Station from rail to fire to food
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