Global Ecovillage Network/Solution Library/The sharing economy
To reduce scarcity through sharing What if every street had only one of everything it needed: one ladder, one lawnmower, one toolbox? It might sound like the days of yesteryear, when neighbours were forced to share in order to overcome scarcity – but for a growing number of people, it’s also a vision of the future.
Description
[edit | edit source]The concept behind websites such as Streetbank, a virtual hub where users can advertise and exchange everything from a cup of sugar to their personal skills and expertise, encourages sharing and helps build community. Follow the links to Streetbank and for full report from Positive News.
Areas of impact
[edit | edit source]- Social
- Diversity & Cohesion
- Economy
- Sharing & Collaboration
See also
[edit | edit source]- http://positivenews.org.uk/2014/economics_innovation/14897/rise-sharing-economy/
- http://www.streetbank.com/about?locale=en
- www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3bxkKkn2cc&index=1&list=PL72BAD98F137224D2
| Authors | Ernesto Sun |
|---|---|
| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Organizations | Global Ecovillages Network |
| Ported from | https://www.ecovillage.org/solution/the-sharing-economy/ (original) |
| Cite as | Ernesto Sun (2025–2026). "Global Ecovillage Network/Solution Library/The sharing economy". Appropedia. Retrieved June 4, 2026. |