We design, install and service equipment lending libraries.
What is a thingery?
A Thingery is a community supported equipment-lending library in a modified storage space.
Each Thingery site becomes a share, reuse, and repair hub for the
community it serves. We do this by pooling donated equipment, offering
repair workshops, and facilitating the lending of equipment.
Why have a Thingery?
Thingeries connect neighbours, offer skill-building workshops, and reduce material waste through sharing.
As our project expands to new regions, we will connect these communities to create a network that fundamentally changes the way the world consumes.
Empower Communities
From our pricing to our workshops, every aspect of The Thingery contributes to an inclusive space to learn about and access equipment.
Create Community Resilience
A tight-knit community is a strong community. Our workshops facilitate networks and skill-sharing, boosting connection and confidence. Thingeries can also be part of your neighbourhood safety plan.
Reduce our Ecological Footprint
Each Thingery plays an active role in lowering an individual's ecological footprint by diverting equipment from the landfill and decreasing the need for individuals to purchase new equipment.
"Our dream is that every community, no matter its size or location, has access to a Thingery that provides its members with the equipment they need to pursue their passions.”
- Chris Diplock, founder
Our proven method
We have years of experience setting up equipment lending libraries. Here is our process at a glance:
Engagement
We work with you to engage your community through an online survey. This survey helps us understand desired features and inventory that should go in the space.
Design
The Thingery team creates a custom design for your space and provides renderings for how the location will look.
Build
We will build the custom site and install the necessary systems and signage.
Maintenance
Our team conducts regular maintenance and repairs.
why us?
Now that you know what a Thingery is, what it can do for your community and the world, we’re going to tell you why we’re the right team to help get you started.
Experience
We know a lot about the circular economy and public space making. We know because we’ve done a few things. Click on the icon above for more info.
impact
We believe that now is the time to invest public infrastructure that helps communities become more resilient and lowers their ecological footprint.
Team
The Thingery has put together an amazing team of programmers, designers , and community developers to work on our growth into new regions.