The Life Positive cover story on Sharing in the January 2011 issue inspired a reader to introduce us to the concept of Collaborative Consumption, an alternative approach to capitalism, which is catching the imagination of millions across the globe

Collaborative consumerism pioneers

• Log on to Crashpadder.com if you need a place to stay for a night or two and are happy on a sofa or in someone’s spare room. It is a great hotel replacement for lone travellers on a budget.

• ParkatmyHouse aims to provide a convenient and cheaper parking alternative while simultaneously providing an opportunity for home and business owners to earn from their under-utilised land.

• Drummond Gilbert, founder of goCarShare, wants to fill millions of empty car seats, reduce carbon dioxide emissions and make travelling by car fun again.

• Andreas Randow, founder of StudioShare.org, is helping the US photography industry to pool their resources.

• Dave Llorens, CEO of One Block Off The Grid, is helping the US go solar, one block at a time.

• Orli Cotel, co-founder of Swap for Good, uses clothing swaps to not only build community but raise funds and awareness for a good cause.

• Thingloop can resemble having all of your friends' and family's stuff in one giant storehouse to access whenever needed.

Source: www.collaborativeconsumption.com