Have you ever noticed that sometimes it’s better to use something than to own it? That’s the idea behind Service-Dominant Logic – a business approach where the main value comes from providing a service, not just selling a physical product. The company focuses on helping people do something rather than simply buying and keeping an item.
Sharing Economies take this a step further. They are a way of doing business where people share resources – goods, services, or skills – often through a platform or app. This means more people can use them without everyone having to buy their own. It saves money, reduces waste, and builds communities.
Examples:
- Airbnb – People rent out spare rooms or homes to travellers.
- Library of Things – A place where you can borrow tools and equipment instead of buying them.
Finding Examples of the Sharing Economy
In our Three Voices in Green Erasmus+ KA2 project, students are searching for real-world examples of businesses and initiatives using the sharing economy model. They are posting their findings on the eTwinning platform.
We encourage you to try it too:
Look around your community or search online for a company or initiative that is based on the sharing economy. You might be surprised at how many ways there are to share and reuse instead of buying new.