Global Ecovillage Network/Solution Library/Tool library

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Scarce resources for mainenance or building projects ; Over-consumption, needless spending

A tool library is a cooperatively managed tool room/set of tools from which people can borrow tools when they need them instead of everyone having to buy their own set. It is a community resource dedicated to building community and fostering sustainability by providing residents with tools and the power to use them. We loan a wide variety of tools to community members free of charge. Tool libraries reduce the costs of maintaining and improving the places in which we live, work, and play. This practice supports diverse, livable neighborhoods and fosters community pride. [Author: Jacqui P.]

• Economy
  • Sharing & Collaboration

• http://makezine.com/2012/05/29/how-to-start-a-tool-lending-library/
• http://northportlandtoollibrary.org/
• http://torontotoollibrary.com/about-2/who-are-we/
• http://mudproject.org/tool-library/