Sharing economy

New funding round comes ahead of official London launch of advertising-supported e-bike service next month

The retailer's innovative furniture rental service is being offered in partnership with Fat Llama

ShareNow is to close its service in London, Brussels, Florence and the whole of North America, due to poor demand

The goal for safe, resilient and sustainable cities is not a one size fits all recipe

Even when goods are sold as rental or subscription services to extend their lifespan, other factors still matter in determining whether they're circular

Victoria Prew, co-founder of HURR Collective, believes buying clothes is so last year

Scotland's electricity distributor SP Energy Networks awards cash to 21 green economy projects

Computing giant unveils raft of environmental pledges, including renewable electricity target and goal to boost recycled plastic use in computers and printers

Hubbub's Trewin Restorick asks if community fridges and reclaimed alleyways could herald a long-awaited breakthrough for resource efficient sharing economies

US peer-to-peer car hire app service adds easyCar Club's 80,000 customers to its roster as it sets sights on further UK expansion