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Sharing Wheels: Vancouver car sharing co-op’s success spurs private competition
Article by Erin Empey (The Dominion)
VANCOUVER—I fired up my 1994 Volkswagen Golf. After two weeks of sitting idle, the decrepit car filled my East Vancouver cul-de-sac with thick blue exhaust. At the time—last year—I lived on East 10th Avenue, which is practically a highway for cyclists. I hung my head in shame as I pulled away and some poor biker disappeared, hacking in the toxic plume.
Mountain Equipment Co-op
MEC was conceived by a small group of Canadian climbers who wanted a place to buy gear not carried by conventional retailers: gear for mountaineering, rock climbing, ski touring, and hiking. Directed by the members, MEC fulfills its core purpose – to help people enjoy the benefits of self-propelled wilderness-oriented recreation. We do that by selling outdoor gear, clothing, and services.
The Cooperative Grocer
An index of topic that The Co-operative Grocer provides information on based around Board of Directors and Governance.
The Car Sharing Library
"For Profit, Non-Profit or Co-op?" essay written by co-founder of Co-operative Auto Network.
