#libraryofthings — Public Fediverse posts
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So yeah. #ToyLibraries are on the #SolarPunkSunday agenda. If you know of a toy library, or #LibraryOfThings that lends out stuff for kids, let us know!!! I'll be sharing listings of items for #NatureBackpacks, with some suggested materials.
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So yeah. #ToyLibraries are on the #SolarPunkSunday agenda. If you know of a toy library, or #LibraryOfThings that lends out stuff for kids, let us know!!! I'll be sharing listings of items for #NatureBackpacks, with some suggested materials.
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So yeah. #ToyLibraries are on the #SolarPunkSunday agenda. If you know of a toy library, or #LibraryOfThings that lends out stuff for kids, let us know!!! I'll be sharing listings of items for #NatureBackpacks, with some suggested materials.
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So yeah. #ToyLibraries are on the #SolarPunkSunday agenda. If you know of a toy library, or #LibraryOfThings that lends out stuff for kids, let us know!!! I'll be sharing listings of items for #NatureBackpacks, with some suggested materials.
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So yeah. #ToyLibraries are on the #SolarPunkSunday agenda. If you know of a toy library, or #LibraryOfThings that lends out stuff for kids, let us know!!! I'll be sharing listings of items for #NatureBackpacks, with some suggested materials.
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#PortlandME - Posting for an early #SolarPunkSunday (event is Saturday, March 21st).
Mar 21 2026 Sat
Saturday, March 21, 2026
11:00am–12:00pmProgram Type: Other
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)Event Details
"Calling all seed harvesters and kitchen gardeners! Join us at the #RivertonBranch for our first annual Kitchen Garden Seed Swap. Arrive with any labeled* seeds you'd like to share with your fellow gardeners and leave with what others bring to share. Come for the seeds, stay for the conversation (which we hope will be full of neighbor-to-neighbor tips for beginners and advanced gardeners and seed harvesters alike)!
*Please feel free to drop by the Riverton Branch any time we're open to pick up empty seed packets to fill with your own seeds before bringing them to the swap. If you use your own packets, please make sure to include the following information:
- Seed Type
- Date Collected
- Growing Notes (optional)
- Your name or initials (optional)Also welcome at the swap are any seed-starting or gardening supplies in good condition that you would like to re-home. Any items left over at the end of the swap will be considered for our #LibraryOfThings or donated.
Leftover seeds will be used to seed our new Riverton Branch Seed Library."
Source:
https://portlandme.librarycalendar.com/event/kitchen-garden-seed-swap-9960#MaineLibraries #SeedSwaps #BuildingCommunity #PortlandPublicLibrary #PPL #RivertonBranch #SeedLibraries #GardeningForPollinators #SeedExchange #SwapDontBuy #CircularEconomy #GardenToolsSwap
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#LewistonID library to lend outdoor activity kits thanks to new grant
By James Dawson
Published November 11, 2024"Library users in the Lewiston area will soon have the chance to try gold panning, #birdwatching and other outdoor activities free of charge.
The #LewistonCityLibrary recently won a grant from the National Forest Community Recreation Fund to put together outdoor activity kits its users can check out starting next month. The Idaho Capital Sun first reported this story.
'We’re excited to partner with the Lewiston City Library to support new ways for people of all ages and backgrounds to connect with public lands, learn about conservation, and inspire them to take an active role in #stewardship,' said Angela Edwards, a partnership coordinator with the #NezPerceClearwater #NationalForests.
Kits include equipment needed for gold panning, birdwatching, #hiking and #camping. A #DutchOven will also be available for those wanting to experience cooking outdoors.
Those are on top of the fishing poles the library has loaned out for years, according to library director Lynn Johnson.
'It seemed like a good way for us to offer things for the public that are a little out of the ordinary,' Johnson said in a press release.
'Libraries are about opportunity. Whether you have limited means or lots of access and wealth, we want to help people of all means try something out,' she said.
These new outdoor activity kits will be available to check out by those with a Valnet library card, which includes a group of 48 school and public libraries in north central Idaho stretching from Elk City to Potlatch."
Source:
https://www.boisestatepublicradio.org/news/2024-11-11/lewiston-library-outdoor-kits#Idaho #LibrariesRule! #libraryOfThings #BorrowDontBuy #OutdoorAdventureKits #SpendTimeInNature #BorrowingBeyondBooks #OutdoorLearning #NatureBasedLearning
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#AugustaME - Thanks to the generous support of The Friends of #LithgowLibrary, we now have a #LibraryOfThings!
"A Library of Things allows you to borrow non-traditional library items such as snowshoes or a sewing machine. More than a 'try before you buy' opportunity, the Library of Things aligns with the mission of our library — to offer a collection of materials that meets the needs, interests, and abilities of our diverse #community. A Library of Things promotes sharing with community members, #sustainability, and trying new things. We hope you enjoy!
Interested in donating? Please let us know what you have in mind and we will see if we are able to add it to our collection. Thank you!
Library of Things Policies
- Eligibility: You must be a Lithgow cardholder for at least 3 months and in good standing (current card, no outstanding fees, etc.). Some Library of Things items are strictly limited to Adults only (18+).
- Availability: The Library of Things items are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Items may not be reserved & are not available through interlibrary loan.
- Borrowing: You may borrow 5 Library of Things item at a time for up-to two weeks. Items may not be renewed.
- Returning: Library of Things items should be returned in-person only (not in the drop box.) Items should be returned on-time and as a complete kit (all parts included.) Failure to follow the return policy may lead to repair/replacement cost and/or impact borrowing privileges.
- Loss or damage: The card holder is responsible for any repair or replacement due to loss or damage. The card holder is responsible for any injury, loss, or damage that may occur from use of equipment."Learn more:
https://www.lithgowlibrary.org/library-of-things/#SolarPunkSunday #MaineLibraries #LibrariesRule! #BorrowingBeyondBooks #CircularEconomy #BorrowDontBuy
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Yesterday we picked up our lace pieces from the Fiber Arts display in a local library (Morse Institute in #NatickMA). When they invited us, we also suggested to them some books and items for their library to have. That's one way to defeat #AIslop beginner books--provide access to legit books.
But they also added to their #LibraryOfThings a beginner lace pillow setup! We are very psyched. Equipment is hard to assess as a beginner.
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What if Everything is Free? Exploring The #LibraryOfThings Concept
"Research has shown that people are increasingly open to collaborative consumption, with studies indicating a rising willingness to share goods instead of purchasing them outright."
by Jed Brown, Feb 19, 2025
"In today’s consumer-driven society, the idea of ownership is so deeply ingrained that imagining a world where everything is free can seem radical — if not downright impossible.
Yet, emerging initiatives like the Library of Things invite us to reconsider our relationship with material goods. Rather than accumulating items, communities are experimenting with a model where objects are shared rather than owned."
Read more:
https://medium.com/@jedbrown99/what-if-everything-is-free-f52874528afc#SolarPunkSunday #SharingEconomy #LibrariesOfThings #BorrowDontBuy #Degrowth #LibrariesOfThings #Decapitalize
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Why Shop? In #Maine, the #LibraryOfThings Has It All (Almost).
One town’s effort to make pricey items accessible and encourage people to buy less stuff seems to be catching on.
By Cara Buckley, Aug. 20, 2025
"Here’s a short but by no means comprehensive list of items that patrons of Curtis Memorial Library in Brunswick, Maine, can check out for free: A dumpling steamer. Cannoli-making tubes. A ukulele. A heated leg massager. A Happy Birthday sign. Easels. A foam ax throwing game. A KitchenAid mixer, in chrome or red.
"Mary Gerber, a retired schoolteacher, borrowed hula hoops and a cornhole game for her son’s 2022 backyard wedding, and, more recently, a spiralizer for her homegrown zucchini. Betty McNally, a retired bookkeeper, routinely borrows a loom and a drop spindle to hand-spin yarn. In late July, she checked out a root slayer to tackle the overly abundant hostas in her yard. She’d had it on hold, because there was a waiting list.
'It feels revolutionary,' Ms. McNally said. 'I’m not buying it and storing it and the great thing is it’s really useful but I’m probably only going to use it once or twice. This way, other people can use it. It’s perfection.'"The Library of Things at Curtis Memorial Library was founded in 2018 to make pricey items accessible and encourage people to buy less stuff. It now has more than 1,500 items, all tailored to meet the needs of the roughly 22,600 people who live in Brunswick, as well as nearby #HarpswellME, which has a population of just over 5,000.
"There’s a driving kit with miniature street signs, a lesson book and a sample test to familiarize new drivers and migrants with the rules of the road. #FoodCanners, fruit tree pickers, molds for homemade Popsicles, a #FoodDehydrator and tomato strainers are offered to help people make their own food.
"Items in high demand can be checked out for only a week, and include a #GrainMill for grinding fresh flour, a nut wizard to gather acorns and other nuts, and, this being Maine, a #BlueberryRake."
Read more:
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/20/climate/maine-library-of-things.htmlArchived version:
https://archive.ph/yoxBx#SolarPunkSunday #CurtisMemorialLibrary #BrunswickME #LibraryOfThingsMaine #BorrowDontBuy #PreservingTheHarvest
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#SydneyNSW, #Australia - Why Buy When You Can Borrow?
"The #Sydney #LibraryOfThings is a not-for-profit service that provides the local community with access to a collection of extremely useful but only occasionally used items that can be loaned out for a short period of time.
We’re like a normal library but with things instead of books! Joining your enables you to borrow from ALL of our branches and you don’t have to live in the local area of the branch you want to join! Find out more about subscriptions and how it works here.
We hope that by encouraging people to borrow instead of buying or throwing away their unwanted items, together we can create a better connected, more sustainable and stronger community.
Did you know we also deliver #RepairCafes and run a #ToyLibrary? Check out #FixItHub Waverton, #TheFixery Cromer and The Lane Cove Toy Library.We acknowledge the original custodians of the lands we work from, and pay respect to Elders past and present and all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples."
FMI - https://thesydneylibraryofthings.org.au/
#SolarPunkSunday #BorrowDontBuy #FixIt #Australia #Decolonise #Degrowth #Decapitalise #LibraryOfThingsAustralia
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#BangorPublicLibrary in #BangorME has a very cool #LibraryOfThings which includes nature kits, telescopes, microscopes and an oscilloscope! They also have electronics and maker's kits!
https://bangorpubliclibrary.org/services/library-of-things/
https://bangorpubliclibrary.org/services/electronics-maker-kits/
#SolarPunkSunday #MaineLibraries #RepairKits #NatureKits #SpendTimeInNature #LibrariesOfThings #LoT #LibraryOfThingsMaine #Science #LibrariesRule!
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GUIDE: How to Start a #ToolLibrary
#SyracuseUniversity - Institute for #Sustainability Engagement
October 29, 2025"#Libraries can offer a lot more than just books. Whether it’s a #SewingKit or a step ladder, tool libraries can provide #SustainableSolutions for communities to complete their personal projects in a way that promotes #reuse, discourages needless #consumerism, and saves people money.
"The Institute for Sustainability Engagement (#ISE) has prepared a printable 10-step guide to help anyone get started implementing a tool library in their community. This guide stems from ISE’s role in helping develop a tool lending library in #KeesevilleNY..."
Read more (includes Resource Guide):
https://sustainabilityengagement.syracuse.edu/guide-how-to-start-a-tool-library/#SolarPunkSunday #SharingEconomy #ToolLendingLibraries #LibraryOfThings
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What's on my mind? Why, thinking about how #TrumpSucks is the #AntiSolarPunk! He's trying to get rid of solar, making the super-rich even richer, cutting funding to libraries (#LibraryOfThings), causing more #FoodInsecurity and #HousingInsecurity, allowing corporations to destroy #NaturalPlaces, etc., etc. What #SolarPunk promotes is everything that Trump is trying to destroy!
#SolarPunkSunday #GiantLeap #DeGrowth #CapitalismMustDie #CorporateColonialism #ChristFascism
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Oh yes! I've used #VisibleMending the last few months. It's something I think is very cool, and hearkens back to my childhood, when patches were the rage! Other favorite topics are #LibraryOfThings and #SeedLibraries, which encourage folks to share and not buy! @NatureMC @[email protected] @[email protected]
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"Library of Things are a growing trend in both the UK and Ireland. These collections of physical objects allow people to borrow instead of buy, which can help to reduce waste and encourage sharing.
"There are now over 20 Library of Things in Ireland, and the number is growing rapidly. Libraries of Things are located in a variety of settings, including libraries, community centers, and even schools.
"The most popular items at Libraries of Things are tools and equipment, followed by games and toys. Library of Things are most popular in urban areas, but they are also starting to become more common in rural areas.
"Libraries of Things are often funded by grants or donations, and they are staffed by volunteers.
Community Spirit
"Community spirit is a strong tradition in Ireland. People are often willing to help out their neighbors and their community. This is evident in the many community-based organizations that exist in Ireland, such as sports clubs, volunteer groups, and community centers.
"Community spirit is important for a number of reasons. It can help to build a sense of belonging and community, it can provide support and resources to those in need, and it can help to make a community a more enjoyable place to live.
"There are many ways to get involved in community spirit in Ireland. You can volunteer your time to a local organization, donate to a worthy cause, or simply get to know your neighbors.
The Benefits of Library of Things and Community Spirit in Ireland
"Library of Things and community spirit have a number of benefits, including:
- Reduced waste: When people borrow instead of buy, they reduce the amount of waste that is produced.
- Encouraged sharing: Libraries of Things and community spirit encourage people to share resources, which can help to build community and reduce costs.
- Access to new things: Libraries of Things and community spirit give people access to new things that they might not otherwise be able to afford or have space for.
- Increased sense of belonging: Libraries of Things and community spirit can help people feel more connected to their community and their neighbors.
- Reduced social isolation: Libraries of Things and community spirit can help people connect with others and reduce social isolation.
- Improved mental and physical health: Libraries of Things and community spirit can help improve mental and physical health by providing opportunities for social interaction, exercise, and relaxation.Library of Things communities in Ireland:
- #DublinIreland #ToolLibrary: This library has a wide variety of tools and equipment available for loan, including power tools, hand tools, and gardening tools.
- Library of Things, #GalwayIreland: This library has a collection of items that can be borrowed for free, including sewing machines, musical instruments, and camping gear.
- #LimerickIreland Library of Things: This library has a collection of items that can be borrowed for free, including tools, musical instruments, and camping gear.
- #CorkCityIreland Library of Things: This library has a collection of items that can be borrowed for free, including tools, musical instruments, and camping gear.
- #WexfordIreland Library of Things: This library has a collection of items that can be borrowed for free, including tools, musical instruments, and camping gear.
- #BelfastIreland Tool Library: This library has a collection of items such as DIY equipment and tools.
- #KilkennyIreland Library of Things: This library has a collection of items that can be borrowed for free, including tools, musical instruments, and camping gear.
- #WaterfordIreland Library of Things: This library has a collection of items that can be borrowed for free, including tools, musical instruments, and camping gear.
- #DundalkIreland Library of Things: This library has a collection of items that can be borrowed for free, including tools, musical instruments, and camping gear."This is just a small sample of the many Libraries of Things that are available in Ireland. If you are interested in finding a Library of Things near you, you can search online or contact your local library or community center."
FMI:
https://thepeopleshub.org/library-of-things-ireland/#SolarPunkSunday #BuildingCommunity #LibrariesRule #LibraryOfThings #CircularEconomy #BorrowDontBuy #Sharing
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Leihe jetzt über 1000 Objekte günstig im Leihlager!
#circulareconomy #leihenstattkaufen #leihenistvielgünstiger #kaufenwargestern #leihdergeil #basel #baselstadt #baselcity #switzerland_basel #thisisbasel #bibliothekderdinge #libraryofthings #leihen #borgen #mieten #ausleihen #verleih #klybeck #klybeckquartier #horburgstrasse #kleinbasel #franckareal
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So, I was pleased to learn that a small local library (in a historic building) is offering "explorer bags" to borrow! And they are right next door to an 80-acre nature preserve! #LibraryOfThings and #LearningWithNature! What a fantastic combination!
#SolarPunkSunday #PreserveNature #OutdoorLearning #Maine #Nature #MaineLibraries #SalmonFallsLibrary #LibrariesRule
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“No Tariffs on Sharing”: Tool Libraries Offer Resilience Amid Federal Chaos
https://truthout.org/articles/no-tariffs-on-sharing-tool-libraries-offer-resilience-amid-federal-chaos/
#library #libraries #libraryofthings #toollibraries #tools #bibliotheques #partage -
Willst du auch so eigene Chläber? Dann komm Sa 20.4.25 ins @humbug.club an die @slapmebaby4057 Stickerconvention! Designe vor Ort am Compi und drucke mit unserem Zebraprinter!
#sticker #slapmebaby #diy #circulareconomy #leihenstattkaufen #leihenistvielgünstiger #kaufenwargestern #leihdergeil #basel #baselstadt #baselcity #switzerland_basel #thisisbasel #bibliothekderdinge #libraryofthings #leihen #borgen #mieten #ausleihen #verleih #klybeck #klybeckquartier #horburgstrasse #kleinbasel
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Wir feiern unseren 5. Geburtstag! 🪩🥳🎉
Und 🫵du🫵 bist herzlich dazu eingeladen! ❤️
⏱️WANN: Sa 26.4.25, 15:00 - late
📍WO: Horburgstr. 105, 4057 BaselWir freuen uns auf dich! :))
#birthday #circulareconomy #leihenstattkaufen #leihenistvielgünstiger #kaufenwargestern #leihdergeil #basel #baselstadt #baselcity #switzerland_basel #thisisbasel #bibliothekderdinge #libraryofthings #leihen #borgen #ausleihen #verleih #klybeck #klybeckquartier #horburgstrasse #kleinbasel #franckareal
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So, in other news, this week's #SolarPunkSunday will focus on #Rewilding -- especially #GuerillaGardening! Also, #RepairCafes and #LibraryOfThings (because #LibrariesRule despite budget cuts. Every week should #LibraryWeek!)
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So yeah. This REALLY pisses me off! I have friends who work for the #MaineStateLibrary. Grrrrr....
Maine State Library issues layoffs, cites inability to access federal funding
The Maine State Library announced Wednesday 13 staff members, whose positions are supported by federal funding, were laid off.April 9, 2025
"The Maine State Library announced layoffs on Wednesday, citing an ongoing inability to access federal funding.
"The announcement comes after President Donald #Trump signed an executive order in March deeming the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) 'unnecessary' and slated to be dismantled, later placing the entire agency's staff on administrative leave.
"The Maine State Library said in a news release that IMLS funding represents 30 percent of its annual budget and has not received any communication from IMLS on if or when funding might be restored.
"The state library said it last received funds from its 2025 federal award advance through the IMLS on March 24.
"Thirteen employees whose positions are supported by federal funding have been laid off, the state library said. Those employees represent approximately 30 percent of Maine State Library staff.
"The Maine State Library said the layoffs could be rescinded if funding is restored.
"Starting on Thursday, the Maine State Library will close for a two-week reorganization period where its location at 242 State St. in Augusta will not be open to the public.
"'Losing access to this Federal funding harms Maine residents and will have negative consequences in communities across the state," Maine State Librarian #LoriFisher said in the release. 'Despite these significant cuts, the Maine State Library remains committed to advancing the mission of libraries in Maine and to serving every library patron to the best of our ability.'
"In 2024, the Maine State Library says it received $1,526,754 from the #IMLS Library Services and Technology Act Grants to States program which supports services including #HighSpeedInternet for public libraries; #InterlibraryLoans, #EBooks, and #audiobooks; services for #VisuallyImpaired patrons; and professional development for library staff.
"The library says it is continuing to evaluate the range of impacts on library services from the funding cuts and hopes to provide further updates as they become available.
"Following Trump's executive order, Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey joined 20 other attorneys general in a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from dismantling a handful of agencies, including the IMLS."
#Libraries #LibrariesRule #LibraryOfThings #BannedBooks #CommunitySpaces #CentersOfLearning #SeedLibraries #Knowledge #CharacteristicsOfFascism #TrumpIsABully #FundLibrariesNotSpaceX
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#Degrowth can work — here’s how science can help
Wealthy countries can create prosperity while using less materials and energy if they abandon #EconomicGrowth as an objective.
By Jason Hickel, Giorgos Kallis, Tim Jackson, Daniel W. O’Neill, Juliet B. Schor, Julia K. Steinberger, Peter A. Victor & Diana Ürge-Vorsatz, 12 December 2022
Excerpt: "The global economy is structured around growth — the idea that firms, industries and nations must increase production every year, regardless of whether it is needed. This dynamic is driving climate change and ecological breakdown. High-income economies, and the corporations and wealthy classes that dominate them, are mainly responsible for this problem and consume energy and materials at unsustainable rates.
"Yet many industrialized countries are now struggling to grow their economies, given economic convulsions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, resource scarcities and stagnating productivity improvements. Governments face a difficult situation. Their attempts to stimulate growth clash with objectives to improve human well-being and reduce environmental damage.
"GDP is getting a makeover — what it means for economies, health and the planet
"Researchers in ecological economics call for a different approach — degrowth. Wealthy economies should abandon growth of gross domestic product (#GDP) as a goal, scale down destructive and unnecessary forms of #production to reduce energy and material use, and focus economic activity around securing human needs and well-being. This approach, which has gained traction in recent years, can enable rapid #decarbonization and stop ecological breakdown while improving social outcomes. It frees up energy and materials for low- and middle-income countries in which growth might still be needed for development. Degrowth is a purposeful strategy to stabilize economies and achieve social and ecological goals, unlike recession, which is chaotic and socially destabilizing and occurs when growth-dependent economies fail to grow.
"Reports this year by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (#IPCC) and the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on #Biodiversity and #Ecosystem Services (#IPBES) suggest that degrowth policies should be considered in the fight against #ClimateBreakdown and #biodiversity loss, respectively. Policies to support such a strategy include the following.
"Reduce less-necessary production. This means scaling down destructive sectors such as #FossilFuels, mass-produced meat and dairy, #FastFashion, #advertising, #cars and aviation, including #PrivateJets. At the same time, there is a need to end the #PlannedObsolescence of products, lengthen their lifespans and reduce the purchasing power of the #rich.
"Improve #PublicServices. It is necessary to ensure universal access to high-quality #HealthCare, #Education, #Housing, transportation, Internet, #RenewableEnergy and nutritious food. #UniversalPublicServices can deliver strong social outcomes without high levels of resource use.
"Introduce a green jobs guarantee. This would train and mobilize labour around urgent social and ecological objectives, such as installing renewables, insulating buildings, regenerating #ecosystems and improving social care. A programme of this type would end unemployment and ensure a just transition out of jobs for workers in declining industries or 'sunset sectors', such as those contingent on fossil fuels. It could be paired with a #UniversalIncome policy.
"Reduce working time. This could be achieved by lowering the retirement age, encouraging part-time working or adopting a four-day working week [and hybrid or remote work]. These measures would lower #CarbonEmissions and free people to engage in care and other welfare-improving activities. They would also stabilize employment as less-necessary production declines.
"Enable #sustainable development. This requires cancelling unfair and unpayable debts of low- and middle-income countries, curbing unequal exchange in international trade and creating conditions for productive capacity to be reoriented towards achieving social objectives.
"Some countries, regions and cities have already introduced elements of these policies. Many European nations guarantee free health care and education; Vienna and Singapore are renowned for high-quality public housing; and nearly 100 cities worldwide offer free public transport. Job guarantee schemes have been used by many nations in the past, and experiments with basic incomes and shorter working hours are under way in Finland, Sweden and New Zealand.
"But implementing a more comprehensive strategy of degrowth — in a safe and just way — faces five key research challenges, as we outline here."
Read more:
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-022-04412-xArchived version:
https://archive.ph/AtJ87
#FourDayWorkweek #RemoteWork #HybridWork #CircularEconomy #CapitalismKills #RightToRepair #ProtectMotherEarth #CorporateColonialism #BuyLess #BuyNothing #LibraryOfThings #SolarPunkSunday -
How to Turn an “#EconomicBlackout” Into an All-Out War on #CorporatePower
Friday’s economic boycott is a one-day attack on corporate interests. The #degrowth movement calls for a broader societal shift.Jonah Valdez, February 28 2025
Excerpt: "Rooted in the work of American and European political theorists of the 1970s, the 'degrowth' movement criticizes a #capitalist system that seeks unending growth and profit, which has led to #ecological and #environmental ruin such as the impacts of #ClimateChange.
"Instead, it advocates for a system that prioritizes the needs of the #planet and its people, such as #housing, #education, and #healthcare. According to Jason Hickel, a leading advocate of degrowth and author of 'Less is More: How Degrowth Will Save the World,' the movement calls for reducing consumption and production of things that harm the planet such #FossilFuels, #SUVs, #PrivateJets, #mansions, #FastFashion, #IndustrialBeef, #CruiseShips, and the #MilitaryIndustrialComplex.
"While the term may be unfamiliar to many Americans, its core ideas have cropped up in the Green New Deal’s goals of a post-fossil fuel economy; the pandemic-era phenomenon of white-collar workers voluntarily quitting their jobs and working less; and the recent social media trend of '#NoBuy,' which encouraged people to purchase less and #repurpose more.
"'People are getting a sense that they’re ripped off, that they’re being taken advantage of and exploited as consumers,' said Aaron Vansintjan, co-author of 'The Future Is Degrowth: A Guide to a World Beyond Capitalism.' 'It is promising that people are responding to the current moment by showing their distrust of these corporations.'
"The boycott has drawn wide–ranging media coverage, along with the attention of some celebrities. It also caught the attention of #LindaSarsour, a progressive activist best known for organizing the 2017 #WomensMarch after #Trump’s first election.
"'It is an easy risk-free way to invite masses of people to act in reaction to the outrageousness of this Administration,' Sarsour told The Intercept in an email."
https://theintercept.com/2025/02/28/no-buy-nothing-corporation-boycott-capitalism-degrowth/
#CorporateColonialism #Corporatocracy #RepairCafes #LibraryOfThings #ReuseRepairRecycle #CircularEconomy #CapitalismKills #EnvironmentalDamage #USPol #WorldPol #CapitalismMustDie #PlannedObsolescence #ProtectMotherEarth -
#Florida: Donations wanted for #OrlandoFL and #JacksonvilleFL #LibraryOfThings!
"The #CenterForBiologicalDiversity fights not only to protect wildlife and wild lands in Florida but also to address the underlying causes of the extinction crisis, including the excessive production and consumption of new products.
"That’s why we’re excited to announce that we’re working with #Shareable and other partners to establish Library of Things pilot projects in Orlando and Jacksonville.
"A Library of Things is a shared community resource where useful items can be borrowed just like books that are in circulation for years, reducing the demand to produce new goods that destroy habitat, generate greenhouse gases, create pollution, and harm wildlife.
"Sharing also disrupts the current U.S. economic model that demands endless growth through the constant purchasing of new things. It challenges the traditional consumerist mindset that drives overproduction and leads to items getting thrown away after only a few uses.
"You can support this effort by donating items from the library’s wish lists. Whether it's a bicycle repair kit for someone who bikes for transportation, kitchen items for a new university student, or a generator for emergency preparedness, every item counts. By donating, you’ll help neighbors save money and push back against the culture of consumerism.
Here's how it works
"The Jacksonville Library of Things pilot, located at University of North Florida dormitories, is looking for donations of board games, kitchen items, phone chargers and tools to be used by students living in the dorms, based on a needs assessment conducted with students in partnership with the University.
"The Central Florida Tool Library (serving Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties) is seeking donations related to disaster preparation and response, as well as home repair and maintenance. These items were identified based on conversations between community members and our partner, #CentralFloridaMutualAid.
"Each wish list notes whether the item can be gently used or refurbished or must be new. (Certain products must be new for the libraries to ensure they meet safety and fire code standards. But purchasing these items once to be shared among the community prevents each future borrower from buying more.)"Links to secondhand and refurbished sites are included where possible. The wish lists also provide a desired quantity of each item. Once the maximum number of items is claimed, you’ll see the request has been fulfilled. The mailing address to send the products for inclusion in the Library of Things can be found in the wish list."
Original article:
https://www.biologicaldiversity.org/programs/population_and_sustainability/sustainability/library_of_things#CentralFlorida #ToolLibrary Wishlist:
https://sokindregistry.org/registry/CFLToolLibraryJacksonville Library of Things Wishlist:
https://sokindregistry.org/registry/JaxFLLOT#LibrariesRule #Libraries #LibrariesOfThings #SharingEconomy #SolarPunkSunday #BorrowDontBuy #Degrowth #CircularEconomy #LibraryOfThings
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@george @rewind also ive found a few digital tools and resources for managing tool libraries, might be helpful for getting more people involved
http://www.toollibrarian.com/
https://localtools.org/
https://sharestarter.org/#libraryEconomy #sharingEconomy #toolLibrary #libraryOfThings
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Alrighty then! Join me next week for another #SolarPunkSunday! TY to @MaQuest for participating, and @rewildingmag, @Lazarou and @hydroponictrash for posting some great articles! If you have topics or stories you'd like me to cover, please let me know!
#rewilding #RepairCafes #DeGrowth #SolarPunk #NatureBasedLearning #sustainability #SeedLibraries #LibraryOfThings #BuildingCommunity #BuildingForClimateChange etc! -
Mit unserem Multidetektor von @boschhomesuisse kannst du durch Wände sehen (bzw. messen)! Ortet Metall und stromführende Leitungen, damit du weisst, wo du safe bohren kannst :)
#leihlagersortiment #circulareconomy #leihenstattkaufen #leihenistvielgünstiger #kaufenwargestern #leihdergeil #basel #baselstadt #baselcity #switzerland_basel #thisisbasel #bibliothekderdinge #libraryofthings #leihen #borgen #mieten #ausleihen
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Siehst du immer nur das Negative? Dann ist dieser Scanner von @lomography genau für dich! Mit Smartphone oder DSLR-Kamera Foto machen, danach invertieren und schon hast du das Positiv!
#leihlagersortiment #circulareconomy #leihenstattkaufen #leihenistvielgünstiger #kaufenwargestern #leihdergeil #basel #baselstadt #baselcity #switzerland_basel #thisisbasel #bibliothekderdinge #libraryofthings #leihen #borgen #mieten #ausleihen #verleih #klybeck #klybeckquartier #horburgstrasse
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Unfortunately, I am drawing a blank for ideas for this week's #SolarPunkSunday. I might skip a week, but I'd hate to do that. Spending time on something hopeful has been a nice change of pace for me, and I think it's good for my mental health (maybe yours too?). So, what topics would you like to see me cover for the next Solar Punk Sunday? I may only post for a few hours this week, or maybe wait until the next week -- but still... What do you all want? #LibraryOfThings? #RepairCafes? #Resiliency? #Anticapitalism? #SeedSwapping? Something else? (And thanks for the encouragement!) 🌞 🛠️
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I'm part of this interesting free webinar in February!
Getting Started with Citizen Science Kits at Your Library
Date(s): February 10, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM ESThttps://www.nnlm.gov/training/class/getting-started-citizen-science-kits-your-library
#LibraryOfThings #LibrariesOfThings #EnvironmentalHealthLiteracy #CitizenScience #PublicScience #IAQ #PublicLibraries
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Here is my updated #Solarpunk / #Permaculture / #Resiliency / #Hackerspace / #Makerspace / #RightToRepair / #LibraryOfThings list. I've included descriptions along with the account names. So many good accounts, I decided to alphasort for this round. Suggestions welcome!
@AgroecologyMap
Agroecology Map is an Open Platform that aims to assist in the mapping and exchange of experiences with the aim of bringing people together to strengthen and create new collaborative networks that enhance the sharing of real (and imaginary) experiences in #Agroecology (#Agroforestry Systems, Permaculture, #FoodSovereignty and Others)@alxd
Programmer, hacker, #solarpunk, educator, activist and a wannabe writer fascinated by how technology is portrayed in culture - and how that affects human lives. Co-author of @SolarpunkPrompts #podcast , exploring realistic stories of our #CimateFuture with all their traumas and hopes.@BrightFlame
Writes, teaches & makes magic for a just, regenerating world. Reclaiming Trad priestex. My debut speculative novel, THE WORKING, launched summer 2024! Sustainability Ed at Columbia U. #solarpunk #CliFi in various outlets. #Witch #SFWA #ClimateFictionWritersLeague #BSFW@LabB
We're #BTV's membership-based community #HackerSpace located at 12-22 North Street. Open for public hours every Thursday from 7-9pm, and we put on the Old North End Repair Cafe on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 11-3pm. (In #BurlingtonVermont)@lex
educator. activist. #solarpunk . father. #startrek lover. not necessarily in that order.@makerspace
At #MakerSpace, we are all about technology you can use to build your own stuff. Our goal is to help you turn your ideas into reality with hands-on projects for makers.
#HackYourWorld@onecommunity
Our mission at One Community is to help people create a better world by demonstrating a more #sustainable and enriching way of living and #OpenSource everything required for replication.@OWGF
Celebrating the potential for a #WonderfulGreenFuture in a #PostFossilFuels world.@PINA_na
Bringing Permaculture to the forefront in North America@ProdigalFrog
A frog who wants the objective truth about anything and everything.
Admin of #SLRPNK.net@pws
Former #bicycle mechanic, retired tech worker, repairer of things. Tell me about your bike and I'll try to help you fix it.@RepairCafe_Barry
A #RepairCafe! Reducing Waste. Sharing Skills. Bringing People Together. Held 1st Saturday of the month, 10am til 1pm, in Barry Library - everyone welcome. (Barry #Wales)@rhyseverquill
Journalist, writer, and community organiser. Co-founder of @thegazettecoop. " #ADHD, #Bisexuality, #Polyamory, #CommunityOrganising, #Cooperatives, #Journalism, #Writing, #Witchcraft, #Druidry, #Gardening, #Cooking, #Cartography, #Art, #Thrifting, #Hiking, #Foxes, #NaturePhotography, #VideoGames, #OpenSource #Solarpunk, #anarchism@solarpunkpresents
Solarpunk Presents is a podcast that explores the people and projects working on bringing us a better world today. Solarpunk is more than just an idea, more than just an aesthetic. Those inspire us, but where do we go from there? Hosts Ariel Kroon and Christina De La Rocha are producing podcast episodes featuring interviews with people working to make the world a better place right now. Join us to explore #solarpunk in the present.@SolarpunkPrompts
What is Solarpunk? Why does it matter? In this series we discuss Solarpunk as a movement within art, literature, and activism. We explore its themes and talk about what separates it from its genre peers. Each episode explores a writing prompt set in a Solarpunk aesthetic with examples and inspirations from our world today. -
Alright! Meet and greet went really well. Both the Executive Director of all the libraries and the director of my specific branch were very interested in building out the tool library.
The Executive Director gave me her card and asked me to email her. She'll get me in touch with the project lead who would oversee this.
I'll reach out to them and see what the current plans are and if there are any obstacles to address.
This is exciting!!!!
#solarPunk #LibraryEconomy #ToolLibrary #mutualAid #LibraryOfThings
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Executive Director of our local libraries is doing a meet and greet with the public tonight.
Figure I'll head down to the library and join in on the conversation.
Now that the #seedLibrary is set up and thriving, I'm really interested in setting up a #toolLibrary.
We have a decent #LibraryOfThings where you can rent GoPros, audio equipment, mobile hotspots, various games, and some tools. But we really can build out our Tool Library more.
Think about it. Unless you're a hobbyist or a tradesperson, you really only need a drill when doing specific repairs or hanging a new picture or when moving, etc. Imagine just being able to go down to the library to grab the tools you need when you need them and then returning them for your neighbor to use.
I'll let y'all know how it goes!
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It’s Libraries Week and we’re celebrating the many different libraries of all sorts run by Transition Groups.
Like Share Portsmouth, running a library of things and repair cafe base out of a shopping centre in the middle of their town, making it easier for folks to get hold of items they use occasionally without having to buy, ship, store or chuck them once they are no longer needed.
Transitioners in towns, cities and rural areas are running libraries of things, helping their communities become more connected and resilient, and people to share what they have and get what they need at much lower cost to their pockets and the planet.
Visit or join your local Library of things, or spread the word and see who's interested in starting one in your area and let’s make this as handy and widespread as possible!
Some examples we're celebrating today! Sustainable Tiverton's Share Shop Tiverton - A Library of Things, Transition Buxton Zero Carbon Guildford SERO Kew The Transition Little Seed Library Sustainable Starts children's clothes and nappy libraries, Exmouth Library of Things, and Crystal Palace Transition Town helped start the first Library of Things in London, The Green House St Albans and Transition Leytonstone have fab collections of environmental books to lend.
And taking inspiration from the many other libraries of things across the country! The Edinburgh Tool Library Share Shed - A Library of Things SHARE Oxford Bath Share & Repair, Hull Library of Stuff and more!#LibrariesWeek #share #circulareconomy #community #climateaction #zerowaste #library #libraryofthings #ThisisTransition #Transitiontown
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From a whole Library of Things to a tiny plant and seed library, Tool Libraries to street corner book cupboards, it's amazing what communities can borrow and share.
How is your community reinventing the idea of the library - or how could you??
Be inspired by these great projects by Bath Share and Repair, Incredible Edible Garforth's Little Veg Library, Belfast Tool Library and the Little Bookhouse.
#LibraryofThings #sharing #ToolLibrary #resilience #shareandrepair #incredibleedible