Key terms and definitions for GiftingEconomy
The comprehensive resource platform for Gift-giving, Social Commerce, Sustainable Economy.
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Learn more →A concept popularized by Charles Eisenstein, advocating for an economic system based on gifts, ecological awareness, and the intrinsic value of life, ...
Learn more →An annual event in the Nevada desert known for its temporary community, art, self-expression, and a culture deeply rooted in the principles of a gift ...
Learn more →A worldview, often associated with gift economies, that emphasizes the inherent richness and interconnectedness of resources and relationships, contra...
Learn more →The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit, especially privileges granted by one country or organization to another. In gifting,...
Learn more →A community where members exchange services using time as currency, with one hour of service equaling one time credit.
Learn more →The act of exchanging knowledge, abilities, or practical skills between individuals or groups without monetary payment.
Learn more →An economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources, often achieved through reuse, repair, and sharing.
Learn more →The networks of relationships among people who live and work in a particular society, enabling that society to function effectively.
Learn more →A community initiative where all goods are offered for free, relying on donations and the principle of giving without expectation.
Learn more →The process of transforming old or discarded products into something new and often better quality or value.
Learn more →An agricultural system or method of sustainable land use that aims to integrate human activity with natural surroundings.
Learn more →A philosophy that encourages redesigning resource life cycles so that all products are reused, reducing waste to a minimum.
Learn more →An alternative medium of exchange, often local, used to foster economic resilience and support local businesses/initiatives.
Learn more →Voluntary reciprocal exchange of resources and services for mutual benefit, often organized by communities.
Learn more →A societal norm where giving is valued for its own sake, fostering generosity and connection rather than immediate return.
Learn more →A community service that lends tools to members, reducing the need for individual ownership and promoting sharing.
Learn more →The act of exchanging goods or services directly for other goods or services without using money.
Learn more →An economic model based on sharing, swapping, lending, renting, and gifting products and services, often enabled by technology.
Learn more →The act of giving or receiving experiences (e.g., lessons, outings, services) rather than physical objects.
Learn more →The networks of relationships among people who live and work in a particular society, enabling that society to function effectively.
Learn more →Voluntary reciprocal exchange of resources and services for mutual benefit, often in times of need.
Learn more →A community-based initiative where tools, equipment, or other resources are shared and lent out rather than individually owned.
Learn more →A system for distributing surplus food from individuals or businesses to those who can use it, reducing waste.
Learn more →Information and knowledge resources that are collectively created and owned or shared between people.
Learn more →A free meeting place where people can bring broken items and work with volunteers to repair them, learning skills and reducing waste.
Learn more →A facility that stores seeds to preserve genetic diversity, often shared within a community for gardening.
Learn more →Gifting or sharing activities that occur within a very small, defined geographic area, like a specific neighborhood.
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