The Streetbank is a UK-based network and Website that helps users share items with their neighbours which was launched in July 2010 by Sam Stephens and Ryan Davies in West London. Sam Stephens initially set it up to encourage neighbors to share items that they own but do not use every day, such as ladders, drills, and hedge cutters, as well as to "save money, cut down on waste, and reduce their carbon footprints". The purpose of Streetbank is to boost local communities by encouraging people to get to know their neighbours. Streetbank also allows its users to share advice, skills, language teaching, cooking, and DIY.