Sharing provides many benefits our community! It increases access to items at a lower costs, build relationships, and reduce consumption and waste.
Sharing can look like anything from joining a local co-working space to joining a library. Check out organizations on Oʻahu working to build a strong sharing economy!
Co-Working Spaces
Co working spaces provide dynamic work environments, with flexible memberships, and can create unique collaborations. They eliminate the need to rent/ purchase an office space, supplies, furniture and more. Co working spaces on Oʻahu include:
Hub Coworking (BONUS: the Hub has got zero waste folded into their operations too!)
Waiwai Collective (BONUS: Waiwai is leading the way with zero waste as an office ethic!).
Biki Bikeshare
Bikeshare Hawaiʻi provides the public with high quality, convenient, reliable, and affordable bikeshare services. You can get a membership that fits your needs. This cuts out the need to buy your own bike and gives you the ability to choose how long you want to ride it and where you want to drop it off!
HNL Tool Library
Tool libraries are just like traditional libraries, but with tools instead of books. You have unlimited access to hundreds of different tools and equipment— eliminating the need for you to have to buy and store your own!
Makers Space
Makers Space purpose is to provide a workshop community full of knowledge, space, and equipment so that no one has to do it alone. Their goal is to bring hands-on experience building tangible projects to as many people as we can. Makers Space teaches classes where people can learn the basic skills that they need for woodworking, metal working, welding, and electronics.
Hawaiʻi Public Library
Hawaiʻi has an excellent public library system. You can use their app to find books and put them on hold- easy! All residences can get a free membership and have access to the huge inventory of books.