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Rome wasn’t built in a day

…however tents can be, so we’re going to keep pushing on! The first few months of this year have been a little tough and hectic, however I’m really keen to keep developing this little project. We’re looking into collaborating with other lending libraries, more info on that soon. For now, I’m heading to a festivalContinue reading “Rome wasn’t built in a day”

Leave No Trace

Being resourceful Spending time out in the natural environment does wonders. It can also be so satisfying when you go on an outdoor adventure and Leave No Trace. This is a concept I first came across in 2017 when I had just moved out to Australia, and I went to a bush doof with someContinue reading “Leave No Trace”

Watch this space!

Thank you so much for reading about the Borrow My Esky project. Hi friends. If you’ve read this far, you probably get the idea – my little project is like airbnb for tents and outdoor items. I want this to be accessible and easy, so I’m working on how to make this a success. ByContinue reading “Watch this space!”

How it works

I live in Brunswick, Melbourne and love to go camping whenever possible. However, we have a heap of new and used camping accessories that are only used a few times a year, and instead of storing them away in the dark I am planning on sharing this valuable resource with my community. By sourcing everythingContinue reading “How it works”

Why bother?

We don’t need a handful of people doing zero waste perfectly. We need millions of people doing it imperfectly. — Anne-Marie Bonneau (The Zero Waste Chef @zerowastechef) This is the reason I wanted to create this project. It’s partly about easing the burden we all experience when we know how messed up our planet is becoming. IContinue reading “Why bother?”

Hi, I’m Ruth.

I’m here to tell you about an idea I had recently, and to share a project which I think will make the world a slightly better place. What’s the idea? It’s simple. I want to start a social enterprise within my community where I can lend camping and outdoor gear to local folks. And whyContinue reading “Hi, I’m Ruth.”