For you to be able to rent something, someone has to own it. And since that someone will want to make a profit, the rental fee reflects that. I think a better

For you to be able to rent something, someone has to own it. And since that someone will want to make a profit, the rental fee reflects that. I think a better option is shared ownership, such as several neighbors sharing a lawnmower, or similar things that see regular use, but also have significant idle intervals between uses. Communal spaces and tools save money and foster collaboration.