Share and share alike.0:22
Waste and consumerism seem to rule our modern world.0:32
But here are some caring, sharing ways to keep landfills low, keep money in our pockets, and get back that lost community spirit too.0:37
How often do you use a lawn mower, a ladder, or a power drill in your household?0:50
Probably not very often.0:56
So why not share items like these through a neighborhood share scheme?0:58
Many schemes, like Australia's The Sharehood, allow members to see what people who live close to them would like to lend or borrow.1:04
If there isn't anything like this in your neighborhood, you could set one up, or just agree with your neighbors to share certain, or some, items.1:14
Another idea is to share garden space.1:25
One of the biggest costs these days to both our wallets and the environment is transport.1:32
But now there are around 200 city bike sharing schemes around the world, which let you borrow a bike from a sharing station and drop it off at another one.1:39
No bike sharing in your town or city yet?1:51
If your destination is too far away to walk to, how about carpooling?1:55
On average, a car is used for about an hour a day, but it costs about £5,000 per year to run.2:01
This is a terrible waste, but there are now thousands of neighborhood-based car sharing systems in cities around the world that enable you to find a car when you need one, without the costs and responsibility of ownership.2:10
What to do with your stuff.2:28
When did you last look in your wardrobe and consider how many of your clothes you haven't worn in the last 6 months?2:30
One way to pass them on to someone who will wear them is to organize a clothes swap party with your friends or neighbours.2:39
Not only will you get rid of things you don't want anymore without just throwing them away, you might just get a whole new wardrobe for yourself too.2:47
You can do the same with books and other possessions which are just gathering dust around your house.2:57
Also, don't forget that there are now dozens of internet sites to help you share, swap, or give away reusable stuff.3:04
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