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Introduction Welcome to the second edition of the Library of Things Toolkit. This expanded guide will help you plan, start,…
Introduction 2025 was a rough year for making progress on energy affordability programs and the rollout of renewables. There were…
An introductory toolkit for mutual aid organizing—from starting a group to sustaining it for the long haul.
Introduction In the wake of blackouts, natural disasters, and catastrophes, we need solidarity more than ever. Vibrant and organized communities…
This how to guide is reposted from PowerSwitch Action’s “Community Benefits Agreements” policy toolkit. The toolkit and additional resources can…
How much thought do you give to pavement? Our cities are covered with it, but it’s not exactly a hot…
During college, I lived at a 32-member student housing cooperative (co-op) where I met lifelong friends and had more fun…
The land trust movement in the United States has gained notoriety over the past 30 years mainly for its role…
“Stone Soup” is an old and poignant European folktale. Regionally known as Axe, Nail, Button, or even Wood Soup, the story first made…
How can we make our neighborhoods more resilient to disasters and other disruptions? What initiatives and communities can we learn…
If you’ve ever found yourself on the phone with a customer service representative telling you it would cost more to…
Editor’s Note: Who remembers the “Great Toilet Paper Shortage of 2020”? All of us, right? We remember going into lockdown…
Editor’s note: This article was originally published in 2018. In the time since then, the Buy Nothing community has grown to over…
Frustrated your town doesn’t offer a way for you to compost your food scraps? Don’t despair. Get active. Composting is…
This story was updated in January 2021. Bottle Bricks are a simple and accessible technology that can transform everyday plastic…
If you are moved by the abundance of waste in your neighborhood, are concerned about your neighbors in need, are…
Whether for economic or political purposes, some taxpayers in the United States choose to avoid paying taxes. Here’s how—both legally…
If you’re looking to shop early this holiday season, you’re not alone. Ongoing supply chain and logistic issues brought on…
In the age of unemployment, downsizing, and outsourcing, where can a poor soul find a job? Well, maybe it’s time…
Has your city been making cuts to schools, libraries, firefighters, and social services that you are not happy with? Think…
This How To Guide was originally published on November 26, 2013. The article has been significantly edited by Jennifer Foley…
The party kit concept (also known as a ‘party pack‘) is simple yet impactful. It combines the benefits of using…
Richmond Grows Seed Lending Library is a non-profit seed lending library that opened in 2010. While we aim to be…
Food waste has become an enormous global problem, with an estimated one-third of the world’s current food supply for human consumption…
If the global pandemic taught us anything, it’s that cooperation and collaboration are at the root of community resilience. This…
Since 2005, I have made a point of getting together with friends on a regular basis to make music. It’s…
The Free Farm Stand, located in the Mission district of San Francisco, distributes free food by gifting organic fruits, vegetables,…
This how-to guide was written by an organizer with the group FlockOff! Ithaca, which successfully pressured two municipal governments in…
“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to donate to your cause. What you’re doing is so important. How else…
Ever wanted to transform your yard into a garden but didn’t know how? Well, much like the Amish tradition of…
A skillshare is the quintessential Sharing Economy creation. It’s a simple concept: People gather in a large space like a…
A bike kitchen is a place for people to repair their bikes, learn safe cycling, make bicycling more accessible, build…
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it caused cataclysms that cascaded throughout healthcare, public transport, delivery services, and food systems. In…
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