{"id":42547,"date":"2025-04-24T12:15:31","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T10:15:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/personal-finance.bnpparibas\/podcast-on-the-way-thomas-koell-les-biens-en-commun-sharing-to-change-the-way-we-consume\/"},"modified":"2025-05-28T12:13:53","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T10:13:53","slug":"podcast-on-the-way-thomas-koell-les-biens-en-commun-sharing-to-change-the-way-we-consume","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/personal-finance.bnpparibas\/en\/podcast-on-the-way-thomas-koell-les-biens-en-commun-sharing-to-change-the-way-we-consume\/","title":{"rendered":"[Podcast On The Way] Thomas Koell \u2013 Les Biens en Commun : Sharing to change the way we consume"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"container\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Who never cracked on a brand-new drill, only to stash it away in a closet after just two or three uses? Or invested in a high-tech kitchen robot that ends up collecting dust on a shelf? <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Buying equipment when you need it is a natural reflex \u2014 but is it really the best solution?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this episode of On The Way, we welcome Thomas Koell, co-founder of Les Biens en Commun, an innovative service that\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/app.lesbiensencommun.com\/bienvenue\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">revolutionizing the way we access everyday equipment through rentals<\/a>. Together with his business partner, he came up with a more affordable, practical, and sustainable alternative: simplified rental via smart lockers. This system allows anyone to easily and quickly pick up quality equipment near their home with just a few clicks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thomas shares his journey, driven by a desire to launch a project with real impact, how he managed to convince major brands to join the movement, and why rethinking our relationship with ownership might just be a game changer. An inspiring episode that makes you want to consume differently! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you enjoyed this episode with Les Biens en commun and if this topic interests you, don\u2019t miss the previous episode featuring <a href=\"https:\/\/personal-finance.bnpparibas\/en\/podcast-on-the-way-benjamin-martinie-hourrail-transforming-our-travel-patterns-for-a-more-sustainable-future\/\">Benjamin Martinie, founder of Hourrail,<\/a> the media outlet dedicated to low-carbon travel.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find all On The Way episodes on your favorite listening platforms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoy!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"container\">\n\n    <div class=\"my-3 text-center\">\n\n        <a id=\"block_e1f5144ae444640c40af67bdd63de480\" href=\"https:\/\/smartlink.ausha.co\/on-the-way\/thomas-koell-les-biens-en-commun-sharing-to-change-the-way-we-consume\" target=\"_blank\"  class=\"btn btn-border\">\n            I&#8217;m listening to the episode!\n                            <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right\"><\/i>\n                    <\/a>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who never cracked on a brand-new drill, only to stash it away in a closet after just two or three uses? 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