[p2p-research] thingloool

[Michel Bauwens]

dear sepp, this may be of interest to present to our community,

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] Description

Owen Rees-Hayward:

“In a sentence, thingloop makes it incredibly easy to lend and borrow
physical objects (tools, books, DVDs and so on) with people in your social
network. It’s also got a very practical side, too, as it helps you to track
who you have lent your stuff to, so that you actually get it back! We’ve all
had that experience of lending something out, then forgetting who we lent it
too.


“At the same time it’s revolutionary in allowing you to catalogue your stuff
and make it visible to your social network – your friends, neighbours, work
colleagues, family, and so on. It’s as if you and your friends all live in
one giant house. Want to watch a movie later in the week? Go to the giant
shared DVD shelf and pick from hundreds or even thousands… Need a tool for a
DIY job? Then go to the giant tool shed.


“I’m also really excited about how thingloop can help people save money. Why
rent when you can borrow? We’ll be reducing peoples’ carbon footprint
through reuse. And, at the same time, I’m hoping it will enhance community
life, and help people to gain access to things they maybe couldn’t afford.”
(http://www.buzzedup.co.uk/index.php/2010/09/20/891/)


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