To find free craft supplies for homemade gifts, Jennifer started using freecycle.org, a Website where people from all around the country post items online that they no longer need — and are willing to give away for free.
No water? No electricity? Most of us would say ‘No way’. But, says Nick Rosen, you can gain a freewheeling sense of self-sufficiency by living more al fresco
The international Freecycle movement has a different website for each city and allows members to post up things they want to give away, from old railway sleepers to their ex-lover’s entire wardrobe.
Members of the public are invited to join a new “Green Committee” being launched by the Windsor Chamber of Commerce. The purpose of the committee will be to increase awareness and learn more about how businesses, residences and individuals can “go green” to help sustain the earth.
Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jane Garibay said this week there is a wealth of information just waiting to be tapped. For example, she said, people can check out freecycle.com to give or acquire items for free.
Just about every home has a pile of old electronics or unwanted appliances taking up space. So what’s the best way for an eco-friendly consumer to get rid of their electronic or E-waste? LizCrenshaw joins us with the answers.
E-Waste is one of the fastest growing segments of our nation’s waste stream. Every year, an average of 220 tons of E-waste is dumped in landfills and incinerators in the US. But you can help make the world cleaner and greener by recycling your tech trash.
When many of us have stuff to give away, we usually turn to the Salvation Army or the Goodwill.
Now there is another alternative catching on called Freecycle.org.
The purpose is to keep things out of the landfill, while still matching items with folks who can really use them.
WBTV’s Barbara Pinson explains in this On Your Side report.
There’s a new way to recycle that’s taking off. It’s called freecycling. People join a local online group to give away items they no longer need, and to get things they DO need. Consumer Reports Money Adviser explored the give and take of this unique recycling effort.
The goal of the Freecycle Network is to create a worldwide “gifting” movement in order to keep usable items out of landfills. Membership is free. Just go to freecycle.org to look for your local group, register, and soon you’ll be receiving e-mail messages telling you what’s “offered,” what’s “wanted,” and what has been “taken.” You’ll find everything from clothes to electronics, exercise equipment, and furniture.
The spring cleaning season is a good time to explore the Freecycle web site which is moderated by REAPS in Prince George. The site at www.freecycle.org is an opportunity to post items no longer useful to yourself, but may be just what someone else needs. Jackie Rioux, an environmentally conscious resident, is hoping to promote awareness about the site, especially since the public swap sheds were closed last fall. She said as well as giving away many items like furniture, books and toys, she’s also claimed items like a hide-a-bed, toys and videos.
She added her daughter was able to find a washer-dryer set and a car to start out on her own.
Congratulations on a great story to Springfield, IL’s Freecycle group!
“With spring less than a month away, it may be time to clean out your garage but instead of throwing away your junk, maybe consider a cyber-savvy group that will come to your house and pick it up. Story Provided By ABC Newschannel 20 ”
“I just can’t let go of things and I don’t like throwing things in the garbage that might be useful” says Tampa Freecycle member Ree Gasher. Gasher uses the site to give and receive. Her apartment is filled with things she got from fellow members through the site. She hangs her keys on a used key rack. Her son sleeps on a donated twin bed. And she’s even been able to add to her doll collection.
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If you’re trying to find a new home for a piece of furniture, a bag of clothes, an old chandelier or anything that’s hard to recycle, give FreeCycle a try. This free website connects people with things to give away with people who need those things. It’s organized by ZIP codes, so it will put you into contact with groups in your community. No money can ever exchange hands and everything has to be totally free. You can learn more at www.freecycle.org.
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