HNL TOOL LIBRARY
Cause Area
- Education & Literacy
- Environment
Location
200 KEAWE STHONOLULU, HI 96813 United StatesWebsite:
https://hnltoollibrary.org
Organization Information
Mission Statement
HNL Tool Library is a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to sustainability, resilience, and community development. At HNL Tool Library, we lend tools like a traditional library lends books. By providing access to a shared inventory of tools, and educating the public about their use, we help our island community maximize resource efficiency, reduce the waste stream, and break down barriers to sustainable living. The HNL Tool Library’s mission is to increase the economic resiliency and environmental sustainability of our community by providing a platform for sharing, education, and skill development. We believe a community is richer and more sustainable when resources are shared, resulting in a stronger society, more resilient economy, and a healthier environment.
Description
Founded in 2015 and serving all of Oahu, HNL Tool Library has completed more than 41,000 tool loans in an effort to reduce the CO2 emissions and resource use associated with manufacturing and distribution. In 2022, volunteers spent more than 3,940 hours repairing, maintaining, and loaning an inventory of 1,500 tools, reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills and providing residents with tools necessary to accomplish a wide range of household tasks.