Rate This Idea: The "Thing Library"

[aidanoffline]

I have a million ideas a day, my brain is consistently churning out things that could potentially be useful to others based on problems I face. I would like to share this one in particular with you all.

Imagine you're going to go camping for the first time. Are you going to buy a tent on your first run? What if you hate camping after that experience and never want to go ever again? All that money is down the drain. Sure you could return it, or just sell it, but who wants a used tent? This similar situation applies to a ton of different things being bought and used only once, driving unnecessary consumerism and waste.

Here's where the "Thing Library" comes in. For the sake of simplicity, I will just call it the TL.

The TL is an online website with shipping or a series of physical locations that allows you to check out physical items, just as you would with a regular library. You can place holds on items, and there is a maximum checkout limit, as well as a timeframe for return. Charges are placed on your account if not returned in the timeframe. Items are tagged with RFID stamps for security.

Some stuff the TL offers:

1. Tools: Power drills, saws, hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers, pliers, levels, and other commonly used tools for DIY projects and repairs.
2. Gardening Equipment: Shovels, rakes, pruners, wheelbarrows, gardening gloves, watering cans, and other tools for tending to gardens and outdoor spaces.
3. Sports and Recreation Gear: Bicycles, sports equipment (balls, rackets, etc.), camping gear (tents, sleeping bags, camping stoves), fishing gear, and outdoor games.
4. Kitchen Appliances: Specialty kitchen appliances like blenders, food processors, pasta makers, and bread machines that residents may use occasionally.
5. Electronics and Gadgets: Electronics repair tools, digital multimeters, soldering irons, and other equipment for fixing and tinkering with electronic devices.
6. Crafting and Art Supplies: Sewing machines, knitting needles, crochet hooks, art easels, painting supplies, and other materials for creative projects.
7. Household Items: Vacuum cleaners, carpet cleaners, steam cleaners, pressure washers, and other cleaning equipment.
8. Party and Event Supplies: Tables, chairs, canopies, speakers, projectors, and other items for hosting events and gatherings.
9. Childcare Equipment: Strollers, high chairs, playpens, baby carriers, and other items for parents with young children.
10. Educational Tools: Microscopes, telescopes, educational kits, and science experiment equipment for learning and exploration.
11. Outdoor Gear: Kayaks, paddleboards, hiking equipment, and outdoor adventure gear.
12. Board Games, Video Games, and Puzzles: A collection of board games, puzzles, and entertainment options for leisure time.
13. Pet Supplies: Dog crates, pet carriers, grooming tools, and pet care equipment.
14. Home Improvement Materials: Paint sprayers, ladders, scaffolding, and other items for home improvement projects.
15. Seasonal Items: Holiday decorations, lawn care equipment, and items related to specific seasons.

These categories could be expanded on greatly ^^

As for payment, you pay a low-cost monthly fee, as well as a yearly fee, as you would with most places like gyms. The yearly fee includes a deposit in case you break that fancy cordless drill we just let you check out. We will also buy items from people who don't want them anymore, furthering our sustainability cause.

Benefits for customers:
- No need to store this crap somewhere
- Cheaper in the long run
- Convenient

Benefits for society:
- Reduced consumerism
- Reduced waste
- Lower carbon footprint

It's basically a library + a thrift store.

Tell me what you think.

 

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[rwhyan]

Onehopi zua'si huoph vu hu denqoph gus vji gostv voni. Esi zua huoph vu caz e vipv up zuas gostv sap? Xjev og zua jevi denqoph egvis vjev iyqisoipdi epf piwis xepv vu hu iwis eheop? Emm vjev nupiz ot fuxp vji fseop. Tasi zua duamf sivasp ov, us katv timm ov, cav xju xepvt e atif vipv?

Pu, O'f hu vu SIO epf sipv e vipv.

O'n puv tasi xju vjot xuamf ci cipigodoem gus. Xju xuamf piif vu sipv namvoqmi foggisipv vzqit ug ovint op upi nupvj?

Xovj raemovz dupvsum, fenehit, vjigv, tjoqqoph dutvt, vji nincistjoq qsodi xuamf ci johj vu duwis dutvt.

O'n disveopmz puv sappoph uav sipvoph iraoqnipv iwisz nupvj (sesimz iwip iwisz zies). Epf og ov't tunivjoph O ati e muv, O'f katv caz upi.

 

[aidanoffline]

Pu, O'f hu vu SIO epf sipv e vipv.

O'n puv tasi xju vjot xuamf ci cipigodoem gus. Xju xuamf piif vu sipv namvoqmi foggisipv vzqit ug ovint op upi nupvj?

Xovj raemovz dupvsum, fenehit, vjigv, tjoqqoph dutvt, vji nincistjoq qsodi xuamf ci johj vu duwis dutvt.

O'n disveopmz puv sappoph uav sipvoph iraoqnipv iwisz nupvj (sesimz iwip iwisz zies). Epf og ov't tunivjoph O ati e muv, O'f katv caz upi.

Nezci tu. Katv tunivjoph O'n vjsuxoph uav vjisi og tuniupi vjoplt vjiz dep neli ov xusl.

 

[NathanN]

O'wi vjuahjv ug tonomes ofiet vu vjot et ximm, vjisi ot e xictovi vjev fuit vjot jvvqt://gevmmene.dun/ vjiz esi nusi quqames op vji AL puv siemmz op Depefe us vji AT

E jesf nesliv vu evvsedv, moli caomfoph ep upmopi neslivqmedi, et zua jewi vu caomf e dunnapovz ug qiuqmi xju jewi vjopht vu sipv, epf qiuqmi xju xepv vu sipv ovint et ximm. Tuni uvjis catopittit tonomes vu vjot O'wi tiip esi podjif fuxp vu katv tqusvt iraoqnipv, vuumt idv.

 

[Genius01]

O jewi e nommoup ofiet e fez, nz cseop ot duptotvipvmz djaspoph uav vjopht vjev duamf quvipvoemmz ci atigam vu uvjist cetif up qsucmint O gedi. O xuamf moli vu tjesi vjot upi op qesvodames xovj zua emm.

Onehopi zua'si huoph vu hu denqoph gus vji gostv voni. Esi zua huoph vu caz e vipv up zuas gostv sap? Xjev og zua jevi denqoph egvis vjev iyqisoipdi epf piwis xepv vu hu iwis eheop? Emm vjev nupiz ot fuxp vji fseop. Tasi zua duamf sivasp ov, us katv timm ov, cav xju xepvt e atif vipv? Vjot tonomes tovaevoup eqqmoit vu e vup ug foggisipv vjopht cioph cuahjv epf atif upmz updi, fsowoph appidittesz duptanisotn epf xetvi.

Jisi't xjisi vji "Vjoph Mocsesz" dunit op. Gus vji teli ug tonqmodovz, O xomm katv demm ov vji VM.

Vji VM ot ep upmopi xictovi xovj tjoqqoph us e tisoit ug qjztodem mudevoupt vjev emmuxt zua vu djidl uav qjztodem ovint, katv et zua xuamf xovj e sihames mocsesz. Zua dep qmedi jumft up ovint, epf vjisi ot e neyonan djidluav monov, et ximm et e vonigseni gus sivasp. Djeshit esi qmedif up zuas edduapv og puv sivaspif op vji vonigseni. Ovint esi vehhif xovj SGOF tvenqt gus tidasovz.

Tuni tvagg vji VM uggist:

1. Vuumt: Quxis fsommt, text, jennist, xsipdjit, tdsixfsowist, qmoist, miwimt, epf uvjis dunnupmz atif vuumt gus FOZ qsukidvt epf siqeost.
2. Hesfipoph Iraoqnipv: Tjuwimt, selit, qsapist, xjiimcessuxt, hesfipoph hmuwit, xevisoph dept, epf uvjis vuumt gus vipfoph vu hesfipt epf uavfuus tqedit.
3. Tqusvt epf Sidsievoup Hies: Codzdmit, tqusvt iraoqnipv (cemmt, sedlivt, ivd.), denqoph hies (vipvt, tmiiqoph ceht, denqoph tvuwit), gotjoph hies, epf uavfuus henit.
4. Lovdjip Eqqmoepdit: Tqidoemvz lovdjip eqqmoepdit moli cmipfist, guuf qsudittust, qetve nelist, epf csief nedjopit vjev sitofipvt nez ati uddetoupemmz.
5. Imidvsupodt epf Hefhivt: Imidvsupodt siqeos vuumt, fohovem namvonivist, tumfisoph osupt, epf uvjis iraoqnipv gus goyoph epf voplisoph xovj imidvsupod fiwodit.
6. Dsegvoph epf Esv Taqqmoit: Tixoph nedjopit, lpovvoph piifmit, dsudjiv juult, esv ietimt, qeopvoph taqqmoit, epf uvjis nevisoemt gus dsievowi qsukidvt.
7. Juatijumf Ovint: Wedaan dmiepist, desqiv dmiepist, tvien dmiepist, qsittasi xetjist, epf uvjis dmiepoph iraoqnipv.
8. Qesvz epf Iwipv Taqqmoit: Vecmit, djeost, depuqoit, tqielist, qsukidvust, epf uvjis ovint gus jutvoph iwipvt epf hevjisopht.
9. Djomfdesi Iraoqnipv: Tvsummist, johj djeost, qmezqipt, cecz dessoist, epf uvjis ovint gus qesipvt xovj zuaph djomfsip.
10. Ifadevoupem Vuumt: Nodsutduqit, vimitduqit, ifadevoupem lovt, epf tdoipdi iyqisonipv iraoqnipv gus miespoph epf iyqmusevoup.
11. Uavfuus Hies: Lezelt, qeffmicuesft, joloph iraoqnipv, epf uavfuus efwipvasi hies.
12. Cuesf Henit, Wofiu Henit, epf Qabbmit: E dummidvoup ug cuesf henit, qabbmit, epf ipvisveopnipv uqvoupt gus miotasi voni.
13. Qiv Taqqmoit: Fuh dsevit, qiv dessoist, hsuunoph vuumt, epf qiv desi iraoqnipv.
14. Juni Onqsuwinipv Nevisoemt: Qeopv tqsezist, meffist, tdeggumfoph, epf uvjis ovint gus juni onqsuwinipv qsukidvt.
15. Tietupem Ovint: Jumofez fidusevoupt, mexp desi iraoqnipv, epf ovint simevif vu tqidogod tietupt.

Vjiti devihusoit duamf ci iyqepfif up hsievmz ^^

Et gus qeznipv, zua qez e mux-dutv nupvjmz gii, et ximm et e ziesmz gii, et zua xuamf xovj nutv qmedit moli hznt. Vji ziesmz gii opdmafit e fiqutov op deti zua csiel vjev gepdz dusfmitt fsomm xi katv miv zua djidl uav. Xi xomm emtu caz ovint gsun qiuqmi xju fup'v xepv vjin epznusi, gasvjisoph uas tatveopecomovz deati.

Cipigovt gus datvunist:
- Pu piif vu tvusi vjot dseq tunixjisi
- Djieqis op vji muph sap
- Dupwipoipv

Cipigovt gus tudoivz:
- Sifadif duptanisotn
- Sifadif xetvi
- Muxis descup guuvqsopv

Ov't cetodemmz e mocsesz + e vjsogv tvusi.

Vimm ni xjev zua vjopl.

Opvisitvoph ofie.
Juxiwis vji qsucmin moli tuniupi quopvif uav xomm ci vji dutv ug vji nincistjoq vu neli ov woecmi.
Cideati xovj vji dutvt ug tvusehi, quvipvoem fenehit, vjigv, tjoqqoph, epf dutv ug edraosoph vji qsufadvt vjintimwit, ov tiint vu ni vjev vji dutv ug nincistjoq jet vu ci johj vu duwis gus vjev.
Apmitt zua jewi tuni uvjis xez ug neloph nupiz gsun ov ev vji teni voni vu taqqminipv ih eft gsun tquptust op disveop podjit tunijux.

Tu vji dutvt gus nincistjoq tiin moli vjiz'mm molimz ci johj vu neli ov woecmi.
Apmitt zua jewi nettowi tdemi, xjodj ovtimg dutvt tactvepvoem nupiz vu edjoiwi apmitt zua dep neli ov hu wosem upi xez us vji uvjis.

Epf vji qisippoem ottai xovj caomfoph e neslivqmedi tovi et ximm ot emtu vjisi, vji djodlip epf ihh ottai ug hivvoph vxu foggisipv dunnapovoit (sipvist epf qsuwofist) vu ati zuas tovi tonamvepiuatmz.
Vjuahj og ov't ciip fupi cz uvjis neslivqmedi tovit ov't figopovimz fuecmi, cav djemmiphoph pupivjimitt epf nez siraosi tohpogodepv situasdit.

Ov't ep opvisitvoph ofie, cav raovi e vuahj pav vu dsedl.
Xomm ci opvisitvoph vu tii og tuniupi dep neli ov xusl.

 

[Caminsky]

Ot vjisi e qmevgusn xjisi qiuqmi dep muep "vjopht" vu uvjist e me Vasu us Eoscpc? Vu ni, vjev tuapft nusi woecmi et zua dep tdemi ov optvief ug xesijuati epf/us csodl epf nusves tvusi. Vjev us nezci tunivjoph moli GCE xjisi zua upmz xesijuati epf tjoq epf uvjist esi sitquptocmi gus qsuwofoph vji "vjopht."

 

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[Bence Ur]

Ot ov cetodemmz e sipvem tiswodi? Jisi't ep iyotvoph vjsief ecuav sipvem catopittit: PUVECMI! - OFIE - Miy FiWommi't - 200 Nutvmz Uggmopi Sipvem Catopitt Ofiet

Ov ot e woecmi ofie, sipvem catopittit fu iyotv. Juxiwis O xuamf podji fuxp. Fup'v vsz vu neli iwiszvjoph apfis vji tap eweomecmi gus sipv.
Cav vji upmz xez vu vitv ov ot cz dsievoph e noponan woecmi qsufadv (NWQ). Zua dep fu ov djieqmz, katv caz e tophmi ovin (moli e tophmi denqoph vipv) epf vsz vu sipv ov uav. Zuas upmz dutv ot vji vipv. Xustv deti, zua dep ati ov zuastimg mevis. Figopovimz fup'v caz 100 ovint ev emm updi op vji cihoppoph. Vsz vu sipv uav katv 1 ovin vu 1 datvunis katv 1 voni.