Tickets are $15 via Eventbrite -http://collaborativeconsumptionswap.eventbrite.com/

A new model for consumption is emerging, and it is not what you might expect.

A pattern of peer-to-peer sharing, exchanging, bartering and lending is evolving as a way for a generation accustomed to hyper-consumption to still get what they want, but minimise costs and negative impacts.

This shift is the subject... [read more]

Tickets are $15 via Eventbrite -http://collaborativeconsumptionswap.eventbrite.com/

A new model for consumption is emerging, and it is not what you might expect.

A pattern of peer-to-peer sharing, exchanging, bartering and lending is evolving as a way for a generation accustomed to hyper-consumption to still get what they want, but minimise costs and negative impacts.

This shift is the subject of a new book by Sydney based Rachel Botsman and her New York City based collaborator, Roo Rogers. “Collaborative Consumption: Whatʼs Mine is Yours” (published by Harper Collins) tracks and explores the changing behaviours around this new social, economic and cultural phenomenon.

To celebrate the launch of the book Hub Melbourne is hosting Rachel to speak and moderate a panel discussion on collaborative consumption. Hub Melbourne is a new and emerging workplace community - a place where minds meet, resources and expertise are shared, and real and lasting social innovation occurs. What better place to house such an event?!

Contributing to the panel discussion are some business leaders who are enabling this new economy.

Daniel Noble is founder of DriveMyCar, Australiaʼs first peer-to-peer carsharing network which is
changing the way we move and the way we consume.

Steve Sammartino is the founder of Rentoid.com, Australiaʼs largest online market place for rental and hire of goods. This innovative web based business challenges traditional patterns of consumption and promotes this new economy.

Juliette Anich is the Director of The Clothing Exchange, Australiaʼs leading clothing swap organisation. With events now held in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth The Clothing Exchange is turning swapping into a great night out for fashion lovers.

Directly following the panel discussion and an interactive Q&A session, we will be putting the words into action - with a goods swap, coordinated by The Clothing Exchange and Lara McPherson from slow fashion blog Wardrobe Wonderland. Attendees are encouraged to bring up to 6 items (clothes, music, video, books) to be swapped for new (or old) ones.

This event is bound to be an interesting exploration of a new global economy.