1 In a world filled with more“stuff”than we need,sharing libraries are emerging as a solution to both environmental and economic concerns.Unlike traditional libraries,these“libraries of things”offer a variety of i...1 In a world filled with more“stuff”than we need,sharing libraries are emerging as a solution to both environmental and economic concerns.Unlike traditional libraries,these“libraries of things”offer a variety of items for borrowing,often for free or at a low cost.2 For example,the Oxford Maternity Clothes Library provides expectant mothers with free maternity wear,while the Warwick Toy Library allows locals to borrow toys and even reserve them online.The Tool Library in Wolverhampton offers gardening and DIY equipment,and the Share Shed in Devon has over 350 items available.Nappy libraries also provide parents with reusable cloth nappies(尿布),reducing costs and waste.展开更多
文摘1 In a world filled with more“stuff”than we need,sharing libraries are emerging as a solution to both environmental and economic concerns.Unlike traditional libraries,these“libraries of things”offer a variety of items for borrowing,often for free or at a low cost.2 For example,the Oxford Maternity Clothes Library provides expectant mothers with free maternity wear,while the Warwick Toy Library allows locals to borrow toys and even reserve them online.The Tool Library in Wolverhampton offers gardening and DIY equipment,and the Share Shed in Devon has over 350 items available.Nappy libraries also provide parents with reusable cloth nappies(尿布),reducing costs and waste.
