How can we create a sustainable furniture and objects rental service?

The MOBILI MOBILI project revitalizes an unused warehouse in Bolzano, part of the PoliTermica cooperative, transforming it into a valuable community resource. We launched a furniture and object rental service to provide basic necessities to low-income individuals, particularly students. This initiative enhances the cooperative’s financial stability and offers a cost-effective alternative for consumers, while creating at least two jobs for individuals in vulnerable conditions.

Beyond creating the rental system, we designed and provided our partner with essential tools for future sustainability. Given the frequently changing staff, we developed resources to ensure smooth operations: rental service guidelines, restoration workshop guidelines, labels made from scrap materials containing the contract and a mobile passport, a tool to highlight and narrate the object's history.

By promoting furniture rental over purchasing new items, the project reduces waste, supports the circular economy, cultivates community responsibility, educates on conscious consumerism, and encourages social interaction and mutual support.

External partner: PoliTermica cooperativa sociale