Sharing Pools

Share More. Own Less.
Save Together.

Every building has idle assets — tools, sports gear, kitchen equipment. Block Share pools let neighbours access what they need without every household buying their own.

95%
of power tools sit idle
$4,200
avg. household savings/yr
47
items per typical pool
How It Works

Four steps from signup to saving.

01

Find Your Block

Enter your postal code to discover your block and see what's already being shared nearby.

02

List or Browse

Add items you're willing to share, or browse what your neighbours have available.

03

Borrow & Return

Request items through your Host. Pick up, use, and return — all within your building or block.

04

Earn Credits

Every share earns Community Credits. Use them for Food Boxes, services, or local purchases.

What People Share

Six categories covering what sits idle in most homes.

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Tools & Equipment

Power drills, saws, ladders, pressure washers, paint sprayers, and garden equipment.

Most shared — avg. 12 items/pool

Recreation & Sports

Camping gear, bikes, kayaks, ski equipment, snowshoes, paddleboards, and fishing tackle.

Highest value — $800+ avg. replacement
🍳

Kitchen & Entertaining

Stand mixers, food processors, large roasting pans, chafing dishes, folding tables, and chairs.

Most requested during holidays
💻

Electronics & Tech

Projectors, speakers, cameras, gaming systems, VR headsets, and 3D printers.

Fastest-growing — 40% quarterly growth
👶

Kids & Family

Strollers, car seats, cribs, high chairs, toys, and sports equipment kids outgrow in months.

Biggest family savings — $2,100+/yr
🏠

Home & Garden

Carpet cleaners, steam mops, dehumidifiers, lawn mowers, leaf blowers, and moving dollies.

Used 2-3× per year per household
The Math of Sharing

When 100 households reduce duplication by 20%:

$20,000
Avoided purchases per year across one SuperBlock
$4,200
Average annual savings per participating household
2.6×
Local multiplier — every dollar redirected generates $2.60 impact
The Block Share Difference

Not a marketplace. A neighbourhood sharing system.

📍

Hyper-Local

Everything happens within your building or block. Walk to borrow, walk to return.

🤝

Host-Managed

Your Block Host coordinates loans, manages pool inventory, and resolves any issues.

Credit-Powered

No cash between neighbours. Community Credits track contributions and access.

🌱

Ecologically Sound

Less manufacturing, less shipping, less waste. Every shared item is one less produced.

One Block's Impact

47
items in the average sharing pool
312
borrows per year across the block
8.4 tonnes
CO₂ avoided annually
$42K
kept in the neighbourhood economy
Active Pools

Join an existing pool or start one in your building.

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Harbour Terrace — Block #2847

Grandview-Woodland · 23 items · 12 members

Tools · Kitchen · Recreation
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Cedar Gardens — Block #3245

Kensington-Cedar Cottage · 18 items · 8 members

Tools · Kids · Garden
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Renfrew Heights — Block #3102

Renfrew-Collingwood · 31 items · 15 members

Full catalogue

Start a Pool in Your Building

Become a Host and launch sharing in your block.

Earn 50 CC bonus

Ready to share?

Find your block, see what's available, and start borrowing — or list your first item and earn Community Credits.