community building

We often look to grand policy meetings or technology pioneers to solve our planet’s crises, but lately, I’ve been finding the most inspiring stories right on my doorstep – in the quiet, persistent work of local individuals rolling up their sleeves and asking: “How can we do this better?”

Recently, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Sarah, a local clock restorer by trade, a self-described “fix-it” person and one of the brilliant co-founders of The Library of Requirements Community Interest Company (CIC), better known as The Library of Things. Opened in June 2026 at Croxley Business Park, this community initiative is a masterclass in reducing consumerism, curbing waste and rethinking our relationship with “stuff”.