Totnes and Transition Towns Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Totnes?
A
It is a small settlement in Devon.
2
Q
What currency do they use instead of GBP?
A
The Totnes Pound
3
Q
What are the issues of the Totnes Pound?
A
It had to be used in cash, and could only be used in the settlement of Totnes.
It was literally just killed by COVID and a cashless society.
Poorer households may not be able to afford the more expensive local produce
Peer Pressure / potential discrimination
They are extremely vulnerable to crop diseases
4
Q
What are the benefits of the Totnes Pound?
A
It forces people to buy from local businesses;
It creates more community feels;
It is significantly more sustainable as the town greatly reduced their food miles
