Values and the Sharing Economy

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May 21, 2013 a project of ServiceSpace The new source of power is not money in the hands of a few, but information in the hands of many. - John Naisbitt - Values and the Sharing Economy According to the director of Share The World's Resources, placing greater emphasis on the social and environmental impacts of sharing rather than personal gain, can drive awareness and action on these larger societal issues. Today, the sharing economy runs the gamut from selflessly operated food distribution programs and people pursuing low carbon footprint lifestyles to entrepreneurs seeking to build business models out of underutilized goods. For the true impact of the sharing economy to shine through, it will be important to concentrate on the intrinsic value gained from it over financial benefits, allowing us to drive sustainable solutions to such global emergencies as inequality and climate change. { read more } Be The Change "7 Ways Sharing Can Make You Happy" is a thought-provoking article that explores multifaceted benefits of sharing that go far beyond financial gains. { more } COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Ten Things Everyone Should Know About Time Man Builds Fairy Tale Home -- For $4700 How to Change When Change Is Hard The 'Before I Die' Project 15 Serious Games Aiming to Change the World Barbara Kingsolver On How to Be Hopeful 29 Lessons From Travelling the World The Science of Love DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 127,865 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More