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The theory is simple: instead of buying a household item or a piece of clothing or some equipment you might use once or twice, you take it out and return it.

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[–] [email protected] -2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

So, the key is to run your business for loss. Wait, that’s called a charity, not a business. How is this thing supposed to work?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Libraries don't make a profit, AFAIK. Non-profits and co-ops are things too.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 7 months ago

That’s true. If something doesn’t directly make money, it can still exist because of taxes or another arrangement like that.