The Rental Model is More Sustainable
In general, the rental model increases the usage rate of items and reduces waste. Overall, this means that the world needs to produce fewer things, which in turn reduces the impact on the environment and climate.
Of course, there are exceptions – if you drive from Inverness to Brighton just to rent a ladder, the environmental impact becomes negative
Cheaper
Many people think it’s expensive to rent a power drill for 10 GBP a day “because you can buy one yourself for just a couple of hundred.” But if you don’t actually need it that often, you end up buying something unnecessary, which puts you in the red instead of the black.
When you rent via Hygglo, insurance is also included – which means that if something breaks, it will be replaced. That’s not the case when you own your own things, which people often forget.
Easier
This, of course, depends on the situation, but most people who use Hygglo find it easier for three reasons:
- It’s often closer to rent from a neighbor than to go to a store*
- Private individuals are usually more flexible when it comes to time and place – they’re available when you are
- The lender usually knows the item very well and is engaged – which means you get answers to any questions you may have
* Hygglo is a startup that is still expanding, so where you are in the country matters a lot for how close things are. We recommend checking your location at http://hygglo.com/location to see how many items are nearby.
Safe
Renting from other people can feel intimidating, and many have said that the reason they prefer to rent from a company rather than private individuals is that they don’t trust they’ll receive the correct item, or that it won’t break.
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