The Access Economy Alliance promotes the sharing economy: the concept that you don't need to buy something if you're only going to use it a few times.

It aims to develop the network of sharing stations, self-service lockers where you can go to borrow everyday items, from DIY tools to sports equipment. It is also a forum where access economy practitioners can engage in strategic discussions, meet other organisations in the field, learn from experts and contribute to access economy innovations.

Public authorities, businesses and researchers come together to accelerate Europe’s transition to a circular economy through access-based services.

The Alliance is supported by the EU through the Digital Kiosks project which is piloting 22 new sharing stations across Europe.