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Sharing supplies together – why the Shared Economy is now moving into the kitchen

Kira Zabe

August 27, 2025 · Reading time: 2 Minutes
Gemeinsam Vorräte teilen – warum Shared Economy jetzt auch in die Küche zieht

The concept of Shared Economy has long been more than a short-term trend – it’s changing our everyday lives. More and more neighborhoods, shared apartments, and community projects are discovering how practical it is to organize groceries together and manage supplies transparently.

  • Save on costs: Bulk purchases become cheaper when more people participate.
  • Save space: Not everyone needs their own package of rice or pasta.
  • Better organization: Digital tools make it easy to see what is available.
  • Experiencing community: Food brings people together – as does camping together.

From the flatshare to the neighborhood

Especially in shared apartments or families with multiple households it pays off to keep a communal stock of supplies. But neighborhood projects or small communities are also recognizing the added value: shopping, storing, and using together.

How Smantry helps

Keep track of supplies, groceries and durable products before small price increases turn into unnecessary extra costs.

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This is where Smantry comes into play:

  • Community Feature: Supplies can be managed collectively.
  • Transparency: Everyone can see which items are available.
  • Efficiency: Duplicate purchases are avoided, leftovers are used up in time.
  • Flexibility: Soon it will become even easier to manage entire communities (including new features such as categories or the option to completely delete communities).

👉 The shared economy doesn’t stop with cars – it moves right into your kitchen. With Smantry sharing supplies becomes easier than ever.

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