Tool Libraries Spread Across Cities, Saving Money and Reducing Waste
Community tool libraries are popping up in cities worldwide, allowing residents to borrow power tools and equipment instead of buying items they rarely use.
CommunityGNGV Editorial Team4 min read
Why buy a power drill you'll use twice a year? Tool libraries are answering that question by letting community members borrow everything from drills to carpet cleaners to camping gear.
"The average drill is used for just 13 minutes in its lifetime," said a tool library founder. "Sharing makes so much more sense environmentally and economically."
There are now over 1,000 tool libraries worldwide, saving members thousands of dollars annually while keeping perfectly good tools from sitting unused in garages.
