cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/25899831
I made this a “climate action individual” post because a “library economy” is made of individual actions - borrowing a tool instead of buying one, sharing your books with the neighborhood, etc. Bottom up instead of top down.
Our womens committee for our local started a Tool Library for apprentices. Everything from our required tool list items to boots to PPE. It’s been very successful. As apprentices “grow up” they tend to become contributors themselves. It’s been great to watch in action. It’s also become a sort of central hub for our retirees and other committees as well as the general membership. It may not be an economy, but it’s definitely a very doable and positive community building endeavor.