Have you ever been in a situation where you were going out of town for a few days on holiday or business, and you felt either nervous that your home might get burgled? Or perhaps you have pets and the thought of putting them in an animal shelter didn’t sit right? Well as ever, the sharing economy has a…

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Every so often we come across a charity or sharing site with such an incredible story to tell that we simply have to make noise about it, and that’s exactly why we decided to highlight the wonderful FRANK Water today. The charity was formed in 2005 after CEO and founder Kate Alcott contracted dysentery from drinking dirty water in India. Since then Katie has made…

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Liftshare is all about going places while making unforgettable social connections on the road, and that’s why the wonderful SideTour is next in our series of sharing economy interviews. In short: it’s a tour company that offers guided trips across various global locations, as well as memorable experience days. The caveat is that all of the tour…

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Have you ever considered going electric? There was a time when the concept of battery-powered cars was deemed laughable, but today there is an increasing number of drivers ditching petrol and making the switch for the benefit of both the environment and their wallet. Liftshare aims to help drivers cut back on carbon and save money, so…

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The very notion of Liftshare – and indeed the wider sharing economy, is founded on the idea that we help each other using what we already have. That old image of the person next door asking their neighbour for a cup of sugar may feel out-dated, but thanks to companies like NeighborGoods, it’s closer to reality than…

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