Alternatives
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Lending and mending in Scotland
Libraries are the original experts in lending. This is what happens when they go beyond books!
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Love fashion, hate waste
Take a look behind the scenes of Lancaster’s pre-loved clothing gem…
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Why buy when you can borrow?
The Libraries of Things movement proves that borrowing isn’t just for books…
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Learning from libraries
This local baby carrier library supports families AND prevents waste. If you’re interested in setting up a library of things, check out this handy case study of Morecambe Bay Slings (MBS), the region’s very own baby carrier library, which has been helping parents for over 10 years.
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Community Repair Cafes
Written by Beccy Whittle Every year, many everyday objects from clothes to toys, furniture and electronics get thrown away because they are broken. Unfortunately, throwing things away creates more problems than it solves. There’s the financial cost involved in buying a new replacement item, the waste generated by the item’s disposal (yes, even WITH recycling)