As we're currently confined to our homes, we need to learn to consume less (including energy) and smarter - to reuse, to minimise waste, to share, to recycle. Below you can find some technology companies offering solutions to help with that.


SHARE YOUR TIME TO HELP OTHERS
Coronavirus and volunteering: how can I help in the UK?
Ways to help during the coronavirus pandemic
App for coordinating volunteers

FOR CONSUMERS - SHARE AND CONSERVE RESOUCES, REDUCE WASTE
solar-powered technology makes phone charging and internet services available to all

Connects neighbours with each other and Food Waste Hero volunteers with local businesses, to share food rather than chuck them away. 

Enabling everyone to grow food at home
Buy refurbished iPhone at affordable price - Swappie provides refurbished and cheap iPhones with free 12 months warranty.
 Recycle your clothing by selling to and buying from other consumers clothes from other consumers. Only available in Germany, Denmark and Finland
Free classifieds site for selling your stuff locally
 Rent technology instead of buying it
A platform that lets users bring their wardrobe online so they can share their clothes with others. Extends the life cycle of people’s clothes and significantly reduces garment waste 		 
FOR COMPANIES:
As restaurants switch from dine-in to delivery, reducing food waste becomes more important than ever
Truly contactless delivery for your products
Reusable alternatives to plastic packaging from bamboo and other reusable material