In this quest, my helpers are a handful of recycling websites that have got wise to the plight of penniless would-be shoppers and those who want to buy gifts without actually buying anything new. Efreeko.co.uk has a section for Christmas gifts, which must be new and unopened items to qualify. I spot a ladies’ bathroom set my mum might like and Star Wars Monopoly – perfect for my big kid of a fiancé. The only thing I have to pay to get these gifts is postage and packaging, which amounts to a total of £9.50 for both items. Freecycle.org is another good site, and you can post a request for items or browse what’s on offer. There’s no guarantee any of the items are new, so check that out with whoever is offering a product before committing.Click here to read this very interesting article in full