In this episode of the Carbon Copy Podcast, host Isabelle Sparrow is joined by Isabel Mack, founder of the Party Kit Network CIC, to discuss the world of possibilities offered through borrowing. Whilst most people are familiar with book libraries, there are now hundreds of initiatives across the UK (and beyond) that allow the borrowing of other items –from household appliances to sports equipment and everything in-between.  

Listen now to hear: 

• About why Isabel Mack started the Party Kit Network CIC and how this simple idea has helped prevent enormous numbers of single-use items being used and thrown away. 
• From Chris Hellawell, founder of Edinburgh Tool Library, about how this casual side-project became a full-time job and a thriving charity which has lent over 60,000 tools to people over the last decade. 
• From Becky Harford, co-founder of Benthyg Cymru, about how a people-based, place-based approach is at the heart of their work, and how sharing and borrowing can bring people together and create more connected communities. 
• From Gavin Fernie-Jones, founder of Re-Action Collective, about the need for better policy and support for the sharing economy, to make borrowing the obvious and first choice wherever possible. 

Full transcript available at: https://carboncopy.eco/podcasts/borrow-dont-buy

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Show notes 

• Find out more about borrowing, not buying: https://carboncopy.eco/takeaction/borrow-dont-buy   
• Discover all 25 Big Local Actions: https://carboncopy.eco/takeaction    
• Listen to previous episodes of the Carbon Copy Podcast: https://carboncopy.eco/podcast     
• Send us your feedback and comments: [email protected]  
• Read about the Party Kit Network CIC on Carbon Copy: https://carboncopy.eco/initiatives/party-kit-network  
• Read about Edinburgh Tool Library on Carbon Copy: https://carboncopy.eco/initiatives/edinburgh-tool-library  
• Learn more about Benthyg Cymru: https://www.benthyg-cymru.org/  
• Learn more about Re-Action Collective: https://re-action-collective.org/  
• Read about the Alternative High Street: https://www.partykitnetwork.org/post/re-action-alternative-high-street  

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