Alternative economics in Tassie
Alternative economies was the PT stall theme for the day. Katie and Gemma from the Eastern Shore/Hobart Local Group chatted to folks about different opportunities available in communities to share resources, skills and time for getting things done – without depending solely on dollars for everything.
There was no shortage of examples:
- Community Exchange Network Tasmania (CENTs)
- Repair Cafes Hobart Repair Cafe
- Tool Libraries & Libraries of other things https://www.rosellastreet.com
- Seed Banks Cygnet Seed Library
- Produce & Surplus swapmeets / Crop Swaps
- Work Exchanges ~ wwoofing / help-xing
Gifting
- Little Free Pantries/Produce Stalls
- Buy Nothing Groups or Good Karma Groups
- Street or Little Libraries
Do you have other examples?
PT would love to hear of local Tasmanian examples of alternative economies you have seen or participated in that help build individual and community resilience where you live or work.