Machine / Equipment Libraries for Community Organizations

djloon on August 22, 2021 at 11:53 am

Idea: Machine / Equipment Libraries for Community Organizations

Link: https://newdream.org/blog/2011-05-start-a-...

They exist in Seattle and a few other places, but they should be commonplace in my opinion. Here’s a list…

New Dream | Start a Tool Library in Your Community

Link: https://newdream.org/blog/2011-0

Join the sharing economy and help neighbors get the job done, cooperatively and cheaply.

Clever Dick on August 21, 2021 at 9:21 pm

Idea: Machine / Equipment Libraries for Community Organizations

Link: https://www.shareable.net/how-to-start-a-l...

It’s not a new idea, but it’s a good one. Here are tips on setting one up. Another idea is to allow people with the equipment to lend their stuff for the use of other stuff they need.

How to Start a Library of Things

Link: https://www.shareable.net/how-to

DeDeelkelder Library of Things in Utrect, Netherlands. Credit: Sanne van VlietImagine going into a neighborhood shop to borrow tools, kitchen appliances,

Why Are You Reading My Name on August 21, 2021 at 8:49 pm

Idea: Machine / Equipment Libraries for Community Organizations

Link: https://sustainableconsumption.usdn.org/in...

like! and tool libraries for anybody. Linking to likeminded idea at https://sustainableconsumption.usdn.org/initiatives-list/tool-lending-libraries

Tool Lending Libraries - USDN Sustainable Consumption Toolkit

Link: https://sustainableconsumption.u

Tool libraries offer no- or low-cost access to home and garden tools and more, reducing cost-related barriers to home improvements and encouraging community sharing.

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