sharing economy
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The secret to the sharing economy: ‘You don’t want the drill — you want the hole’
Shareable founder Neal Gorenflo talks about crowdsourcing his life, his decision to give up his beloved surf wagon, and how sharing is reshaping the economy.
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Office space: Why work alone when you can cowork together?
A young freelancer gives up writing in her pajamas to work in a shared office with a bunch of strangers.
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Could the sharing economy kill public transit?
The guy who brought you NextBus now kind of wants to kill buses altogether.
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Baby, you can drive my car: How car sharing teaches us to be good neighbors
Remember when technology was going to shred our social fabric? Well, here’s an example of how it might be doing just the opposite.
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The sharing economy wants to play with the big kids — is it ready?
Can companies like Airbnb survive in a hostile regulatory environment -- or even rewrite the rules? Maybe, but only if they're honest about what they're doing.
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RE-volv is making a community pot of solar gold
A new project aims to finance solar-power systems through a replenishing community fund -- and it's seeking donations.
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The sharing economy: Grist’s theme for January
When we start substituting sharing for buying, fascinating changes -- disruptions, opportunities, and maybe even climate benefits -- can follow. We'll explore them this month.
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The sharing economy, from soup to nuts
Tool libraries! Coworking spaces! Car sharing! The “collaborative consumption” revolution is upon us. Here’s what you need to know to take part.
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Avis buys Zipcar, delighting investors and unnerving customers
A deal to acquire the car-sharing company might make more Zipcars available on the weekends. It might also kill the business altogether.
