Sharing Backyards Finds Unused Yards & Turns Them into Gardens
Tiana Reid — July 3, 2010 — Eco
References: sharingbackyards & springwise
Sharing Backyards is for the city dweller who wants to grow some of their own food, but doesn't have any access to land. By pairing people up with others who have large unused lawns or backyards, more people are able to grow food while bettering the environment.
Urban gardening is something that is often overlooked, but it could make a distinguishing difference in the way we eat, as well as overall food production. Sharing Backyards is a tool that aims to bridge the gap between people who have little yard space and those who have an abundance.
Urban gardening is something that is often overlooked, but it could make a distinguishing difference in the way we eat, as well as overall food production. Sharing Backyards is a tool that aims to bridge the gap between people who have little yard space and those who have an abundance.
Trend Themes
1. Urban Gardening - Sharing Backyards is contributing to the urban gardening trend that is revolutionizing the way we approach food production in cities.
2. Sharing Economy - Sharing Backyards is tapping into the sharing economy trend by allowing people to share unused land resources.
3. Environmental Sustainability - Sharing Backyards supports the trend towards environmental sustainability by promoting locally-grown produce and reducing the carbon footprint of food transportation.
Industry Implications
1. Agriculture - Sharing Backyards represents an opportunity within the agriculture industry to explore new models of localized food production.
2. Real Estate - Sharing Backyards creates an opportunity within the real estate industry to monetize underutilized backyard spaces to generate income for homeowners.
3. Technology - Sharing Backyards represents an opportunity for technology companies to develop online platforms that facilitate urban land-sharing, and thus promote sustainable food production at scale.
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