Resource Sharing
Lane Cove is a sharing community
Instead of buying new, you may find it better to swap, borrow, or trade things that sit untouched for most of the year or get thrown away without ever being used much.
In cities and towns around the world, people are creating ways to share everything from baby clothes to boats, hardware to vacation homes.
There are a variety of resource sharing projects in and around Lane Cove:
Buy Nothing Lane Cove
Buy Nothing Lane Cove is for residents living in Lane Cove, Lane Cove West, Lane Cove North (south of Mowbray Rd), Riverview, Longueville, Northwood, Greenwich and St Leonards (Lane Cove LGA side).
The Facebook group promotes a local gifting economy, where members 'gift' items to others in their local community. In this group there is no buying or selling, no trades or bartering, and no soliciting for cash.
North Shore Free Stuff, Buy, Sell, Free-Cycle
ThisFacebook grouppromotes a community committed to low-waste living where items with life can be sold or offered for free so that they can be re-homed rather than landfilled.
Share Waste
Thiswebpageconnects people who wish to recycle their food scraps and other organics with locals who are already composting, worm-farming or keep chickens. A great way todivert organic material from landfill while getting to know the people around you!
Repair Cafe Sydney North
Thisrepair cafeis set up by a group of dedicated and skilled lower north shore residents who want to share their skills in fixing things. Their motto is "Toss it? No Way!!" We want to fix it! They are open on the 1st and 2nd Sunday each Month, from 2-4pm at the Living & Learning Centre, 180 Longueville Road, Lane Cove.
The BOWER reuse and repair centre
The Boweris a great reuse and rehoming optionfor items that are still in good condition.They collect good quality timber household furniture, general household items, bikes, electrical appliances and building materials.
The Sydney Library of Things
The Sydney Library of Thingsis a not-for-profit service that provides the local community with access to a collection of highly useful but only occasionally used items that can be loaned out for a short period of time.The group is like a normal library but with things instead of books! By borrowing items instead of buying them, we can reduce our consumption and make the best use of our resources.Stay tuned: A Lane Cove Library of things will be starting in 2023!
Lane Cove Toy Library
At a toy library you can borrow from a vast array of well-made toys that have been designed to support your child's skill development and imagination. It aims to support families and encourage togetherness with quality time spent playing with children.Stay tuned: A Lane Cove Toy Library will be starting in 2023!
'Reusables Accepted Here' Business Stickers
Did you know that coffee lovers and foodies can take their reusable containers into local cafes and restaurants with confidence thanks to a new recognition scheme being rolled out by Council?
The new ‘Reusables Accepted Here’ sticker has been provided to local food shops who happily accept reusable containers for takeaway food and drinks, removing any guesswork or hesitation for residents and visitors alike.
Be sure to keep an eye out for the stickers, and if your favourite café doesn’t have one, encourage them to contact Council to get on board.
