About Us
IOPRESTO is a team of people passionate about sustainability, sharing and the circular economy, born with the goal of making lending objects between individuals easier.
Through our digital platform, users can list objects they no longer use — such as tools, sports equipment, kitchenware, gardening or study materials — and easily find what they need without buying new.
We believe in the power of community and local connections: that is why we encourage direct contact between users for picking up and delivering objects, creating real relationships and reducing waste.
Our goal is to give objects a second life, limit unnecessary purchases and promote a more sustainable and collaborative lifestyle.
Starting from Florence, we want to build an ever-growing community, with a positive impact first in Tuscany and then throughout Italy.
How it works?
SEARCH
Find the item you need near you.
REQUEST
Contact the owner and arrange the loan.
SHARE
Use it, return it, and give an object a new life.
Development Goals
IOPRESTO, through its platform for borrowing used items and the promotion of a circular economy, contributes to several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):
Responsible Consumption and Production
IOPRESTO promotes waste reduction and the reuse of objects, thus contributing to a more sustainable consumption model. The exchange of used items reduces the need for the production of new goods, contributing to a more responsible use of natural resources.
Climate Action
By reducing the production of new items and encouraging reuse, IOPRESTO contributes to the reduction of carbon emissions related to the production and transport of goods, favoring a lower environmental impact.
Decent Work and Economic Growth
IOPRESTO creates opportunities for inclusive and sustainable economic growth by promoting a culture of sharing and exchange that reduces costs for consumers and creates new business dynamics related to the circular economy.
Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
The IOPRESTO platform is an example of technological innovation that fosters the development of a digital infrastructure capable of supporting the circular economy and the sharing of goods at a community level.
Sustainable Cities and Communities
IOPRESTO promotes more sustainable urban living by facilitating access to goods without the need for purchase, and contributing to reducing the ecological footprint of cities through a model of item exchange.
Partnerships for the Goals
By collaborating with other organizations, companies, and NGOs to promote sustainability and the circular economy, IOPRESTO contributes to strengthening global partnerships to achieve sustainable development goals.
What people say about us
"I found exactly what I was looking for in a few minutes. Fantastic service!"
— Marco R.
"Finally a smart way to share objects with neighbours. Highly recommended!"
— Giulia M.
"I lent my drill three times in one month. Great community and kind people."
— Luca B.