By Ashley Brown
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — In this day and age saving money and the environment are important. Now there’s a new trend that lets you do both. It’s called freecycling.

It’s a network of people online who are giving stuff away and looking for new things — all for free.

Here’s how it works: First, you find a network in your community. NBC 4 went online and found a group in Columbus and in several other communities around Central Ohio.

Then, you join the e-mail offerings — everything from furniture to clothes. Be prepared for a deluge of e-mail. You may want to create a special folder where all your freecycle e-mail is directed.

And be a good member, NBC 4 reported. In your first posting, you’ll probably want to offer, not ask, for something.

To find out more about freecycling and a list of groups in the Columbus area, search keyword: FREECYCLING.