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#circulareconomy

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Tanguy Fardet

#GetFediHired
My new lab, the Toulouse Biotechnology Institute (France), is offering a 2-year #postdoc position in complex systems modeling on circular economy issues: toulouse-biotechnology-institu

The subject is open for co-construction so I'd say there's a lot of potential to do something nice for anyone who wants the freedom to structure their own research. The supervisors are very nice and the lab is very welcoming, 100% recommend 😉

If you know people who might be interested, please share this!

#modeling#fediHire#fediHired
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DoomsdaysCW

[Video] Some #NJ libraries now offer a ‘#LibraryOfThings’

February 2024

Excerpt: "[W]e're used to checking out a trove of books when we head to the library.

"But visit a local branch and you'll find you can take out so much more.

"Libraries of things are the new trend where card holders can check out a range of goods from small appliances to a power washer.

"A little something for everyone.

Ted Goldberg has the story.

We have a power washer.

Who would have thought you could borrow a power washer from a public library?

"The #HobokenPublicLibrary has books.

"But you probably knew that there were other stuff might surprise you.

"We have everything from an OG Sega Genesis video game to one of our very popular items, electric knife sharpener.

"Their library of things has all sorts of inventory that might come in handy, like a stud finder or a cornhole set."

pbs.org/video/new-jersey-libra

www.pbs.orgNJ Spotlight News | Some NJ libraries now offer a ‘library of things’ | Season 2024Power washers, knife sharpeners, snowshoes and more
#SolarPunkSunday#HobokenNJ#LibrariesOfThings
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DoomsdaysCW

#PelhamAlabama - Pelham Public #Library introduces Library of Things

Published 3:04 pm Monday, April 28, 2025
By Dave Domescik

"The Pelham Public Library is offering a new option for patrons who are looking for something other than a new book to read.

"The Library of Things, introduced in April, is available for adult patrons in good standing who have no overdue or lost items and no fines over $10. A Facebook post described some of the items available to patrons.

" 'Need a tool for a quick fix? Want to pump up balloons for a party? Planning a game night? Need a Chromebook or mobile hotspot for work or school? We’ve got you covered,' the post read.

"The new project encourages resource sharing and sustainability, helping the Pelham community save money and reduce waste by providing items like board games, STEM kits, tool sets and tech items. The Library of Things display is near the front desk of the Pelham Public Library on the first floor. Patrons can pick up the display case of the desired item and bring it to the Circulation Desk, where a staff member will then retrieve the real item from the storage shelf in the library.

"Melanie Carden, Pelham Public Library’s library supervisor, explained that the inspiration to launch the Library of Things came from public libraries across the country offering a similar option. These libraries could include anything from tools, electronics, recreational equipment and more.

" 'After looking around at some items we already owned at Pelham Public Library, we wanted to jump on the bandwagon,' Carden said. 'It all started with our #BoardGames. Our large collection of board games was previously used for game nights and events at the library in years past, but attendance had since tapered off. Our solution was to allow patrons to enjoy these items in the comfort of their own home.'

"More than 80 items in the Library of Things were already previously owned by the Pelham Public Library, but donations to the new entity are encouraged.

" 'We hope that our Library of Things, much like our regular library collection, promotes #sustainability by encouraging sharing and the ability to try items before you buy,' Carden said. 'If you need a tool set for a one-time project, we have one for you. If you have friends coming over for game night but don’t want to spend a lot of money on new games, you can put a game on hold to pick up before the event.'

"According to Carden, the Library of Things is based on the 'lend instead of buy' principle and reduces the environmental impact of #OverConsumption. Furthermore, the new option promotes community belonging and mutual learning. Carden briefly described some of the most popular and unique items currently available at the Library of Things.

" 'Our most popular items so far have been the kid-friendly board games, such as Battleship, Guess Who? and Candyland,' Carden said. 'The unique items range from a floppy disk reader to a portable electric balloon pump.'

"To browse the collection in the Library of Things, visit Tinyurl.com/PelhamLOT. Those interested in donating to the Library of Things can email Carden at mcarden@pelhamalabama.gov or call the library at 205-620-6418."

shelbycountyreporter.com/2025/

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Shelby County Reporter · Pelham Public Library introduces Library of Things - Shelby County ReporterThe Pelham Public Library is offering a new option for patrons who are looking for something other than a new book to read.
#SolarPunkSunday#LibraryOfThings#LibrariesRule
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Lisa 🦔

:boost_requested: Hey #TampaBay area handy folx! I am actively looking into starting a local “popup” Repair Cafe that could be hosted at least monthly, probably in rotating locations around the greater Tampa Bay area.

I’ve been trying to find something along these lines where I could volunteer but there don’t seem to be any active groups. So - I am willing to be the wrangler for this! However, I am basically a hermit and I don’t have a network of local folx who might be able and willing to join me.

If you are in the greater Tampa Bay area and handy with fixing stuff*, and you would be willing to occasionally spend a day** helping our community extend the life of their stuff, please reach out to me?
#RightToRepair
#RepairCafe
#VisibleMending #CircularEconomy
:boost_requested: Boosts appreciated!

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Nemo_bis 🌈

SWAMP Swap, a material bank for second-hand #art supplies and stuff, has expanded into the spaces of our #cooperative, #MajavanTila osk. We're very happy to have found a tenant and fellow project which is such a perfect fit for our community and which helps us support the arts, one of the original goals we had.

majavantila.fi/en/posts/2025/s

Majavan tila osk · Swamp Swap expands in HaagaWe are very happy to announce that SWAMP has officially expanded to Haaga, opening a new storage point in Majavan tila osk spaces at Kauppalantie 22. SWAMP: Art Material Swap and Waste Management Point is a material bank for second-hand art supplies and stuff. Information for SWAMP Haaga users As announced by SWAMP elsewhere: SWAMP is expanding: more materials at Kauppalantie 22 We are happy to announce the opening of the new SWAMP’s storage space in Etelä-Haaga, Kauppalantie 22.
#reuse#CircularEconomy#Helsinki
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Jonathan Wright

UK households to be paid to return bottles & cans

A Deposit Return Scheme is set to go live in England & Northern Ireland in October 2027 for all drinks cans and plastic bottles larger than 150ml.

Not a moment too soon given the amount of them still blighting everywhere.

Between now and then, anything could happen and probably will !

Remember, we always used to do this.

#Recycling #SingleUsePlastic #DrinksCans #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #DepositReturnScheme

express.co.uk/news/uk/2050365/

Express.co.uk · UK households paid to bring bottles back to Tesco, Asda, Morrisons or Sainsbury’sBy Claire Schofield
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DoomsdaysCW

#Caturday began at 5:30am this morning. Calling it a night. Looking forward to #SolarPunkSunday tomorrow. I hope folks will join me (between 11am and 5pm EDT). I'm hoping @BrambleBearGrrrauwling and @MaQuest will chime in. And anyone else who wants to post about such topics as #Degrowth, #Rewilding, #GreenCities, #Gardening, #Sustainability, #CircularEconomy, #LibraryOfThings, #RepairCafes, #Bicycles, #VisibleMending, #DIY, and more! Ideas and posts welcome!

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