6 minutes | Tuesday, 19 September 2023
La Manivelle is a library of objects in Geneva. They have a catalogue of over 4'000 objects such as DIY tools, party equipment, sporting goods or cooking and craft tools.
Object sharing libraries are an easy, obvious and necessary solution that allows the sharing of infrequently used goods and materials. Think pasta-makers, drills and tents, but also so much more! Thanks to an online inventory, users can browse and borrow in a few clicks and reserve the items they want in advance.
It's easy to see what items are already out and in use, as well as when they'll be returned.
Membership starts at CHF 20 for a month, or just CHF 100 for the year. It's open to people living in neighbouring France.
La Manivelle are based in Charmilles with 7 pick-up points around Geneva. They're looking to open 2 new locations in Pâquis and Thônex. You can help in 3 ways, simply signing up for a membership NOW to support the expansion, donating items that they have missing from the catalogue, or simply spreading the word about the project.
La Manivelle's Solen Mourlon joined us on the WRS Breakfast Show to tell us more...