This document discusses the rise of collaborative consumption and sharing economies. It notes that society has changed from hyperconsumption to collaborative consumption as people feel more frustrated by consumerism. The sharing economy has grown significantly, with almost 1/3 of small businesses using bartering and 65% of large corporations involved in bartering. Non-monetary exchange platforms like treatortreat.eu allow individuals, entrepreneurs and small businesses to benefit through increased market reach and reduced costs without using money. Sharing and collaboration are said to make people happier.