The Université de Montréal has opened its Bibliothèque d’objets—library of objects—to provide students with access to tools and equipment for projects at a low cost. Students can check out tools like a drill screw, jigsaw, hand truck, or a stepladder as part of a $25 yearly subscription to the program. UMontréal sustainable development coordinator Luc Surprenant said that sharing expensive and rarely-used objects is a good way to reduce the material footprint of the community. Members of the university’s sustainable development team are on site to welcome and provide assistance to students. A planned future expansion of the library will include outdoor items and event equipment.
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