{"product_id":"book-ilwi","title":"Thanks for Sharing","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this fascinating book, Eleanor Tucker sets out a bold vision of how sustainable sharing can save us money, and lead to a happier future.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e What is the \u003cb\u003eSharing Economy?\u003c\/b\u003e How can it help us \u003cb\u003elive more affordable, more sustainable, and ultimately more fulfilling lives?\u003c\/b\u003e  What would happen if for one year a family pledged to \u003cb\u003eshare as much as they possibly can? \u003c\/b\u003eInstead of\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eowning more and more stuff, what it’s like to\u003cb\u003e stop owning things and borrow, lend, rent and swap instead?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e These are big questions, but features writer Eleanor Tucker sets out to answer them in this \u003cb\u003ethoroughly absorbing and entertaining guide\u003c\/b\u003e to sustainable sharing, or as it is also known, \u003cb\u003e'collaborative consumption'.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In this engrossing study, Eleanor straps us into on her year-long experiment along with her somewhat reluctant family. Over the course of the year, with the aid of various sharing apps, they will \u003cb\u003epledge to buy as few new things as possible\u003c\/b\u003e, instead relying on the \u003cb\u003epower of sharing, lending, renting and borrowing \u003c\/b\u003eto supply their needs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Each chapter introduces a different type of sharing into her day to day life, from the\u003cb\u003e little ‘things' (food, clothes)\u003c\/b\u003e to the \u003cb\u003ebigger ’things' (cars, furniture, the space around us)\u003c\/b\u003e, and shows how the growth of tech has revolutionized an age-old practice. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e The book contains\u003cb\u003e best-for recommendations\u003c\/b\u003e based around \u003cb\u003edifferent types of sharing\u003c\/b\u003e, to create an \u003cb\u003eeasily accessible shortcut into sharing.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Written with \u003cb\u003ewarm and relatable humour\u003c\/b\u003e as well as a \u003cb\u003edeeply-researched knowledge\u003c\/b\u003e of the history of sharing,\u003cb\u003e this unmissable guide could truly change the way you consume.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  ","brand":"Hachette Book Group","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49348642242864,"sku":"BDilwi","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/546078-ilwi-Square.jpg?v=1734229287","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-ilwi","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}