Thingloop

URL = http://thingloop.com/

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/)

More Information

Short interview with founder Owen at http://www.collaborativeconsumption.com/archives/the-movement/owen_rees-hayward_co-founder_of_thingloop.php