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What many environmentalists get wrong about the money system, and why it’s important | Tom Woodroof - August 23, 2025

Hi Tom, You're right that the Local Loop Merseyside website doesn't say much about the mechanics - we've learned (the hard way) that this is a very bad marketing strategy. Articulating our intended customers' situation and pain points in their own terms, and the outcomes we can offer, generates m...

The potential for building a textile commons | Dave Darby - August 18, 2025

Also, I think land commons will be key. if we can bring more land into common ownership, and reduce rents for tenant smallholders, then their businesses can become more financially viable.

The potential for building a textile commons | Dave Darby - August 17, 2025

I think commons and local markets are fine together. ideally – workers own the means of production, because they're self-employed or in a co-op. Communities own the land, housing, water, energy, care, leisure and transport infrastructure. The state and corporations own nothing. local producers can...

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