Archives for : October 2017

Caravan Times: Freecycle On Your Holiday

 October 29, 2017  

The site is inviting guest to do more than just chuck their unwanted holiday accessories. They want anything unwanted that can be used again to be left at designated areas around their site. This way they can be reused by other guests instead of taking up at dump sites and landfills across the country.

The freecycling scheme was introduced in the 2017 summer season and there has been a great following for the idea. The things that have been left behind are all you need for a great day at the beach. Buckets and spades, beach balls, rubber rings and many other items have been left for the enjoyment any and everyone at the park.

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TechGumbo (YouTube) : 5 Useful Websites You Wish You Knew Earlier! (August 2017)

 October 28, 2017  

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East End Beacon: Divide (And Conquer) Weak Plants

 October 13, 2017  

What happens if you don’t have room for all your new plants or nobody wants what you’re willing to share? Join the Freecycle Network (freecycle.org), a website where you can get or give away items — including plants. In no time at all, you’ll find new homes for all your plant babies.

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 Interesting Stuff, News Articles, Recycling Info, US Northeast

Summit Daily News: Walking Our Faith: What is Grace?

 October 13, 2017  

Last month, as I prepared for my move, I had to get rid of a lot of furniture. I posted everything on Facebook, and then a friend suggested I also try Freecycle, a site where, as its name suggests, everything is free. So I posted everything. And then I was intrigued by the other side of Freecycle, where people asked for something they hope to receive.

This intrigued me. Although I knew it was the logical other side of the transaction, it also felt like wish making. On a lark, I posted that I would love a pair of used snowshoes, nothing fancy, just to walk with my two Newfoundland dogs through the woods this winter. I didn’t expect a reply, and I went on with my life.

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 Interesting Stuff, News Articles, Recycling Info, US Central

Albany Times Union: Road Trip on a Budget

 October 13, 2017  

Consider camping: Tent camping — not “camping” in a luxury class A motorcoach — can save you a ton of money on lodging. You don’t necessarily have to spend a lot of gear, either, Waechter said. Check out ebay, Freecycle or Craigslist for gently used equipment.

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Newbury Port News: Beyond The Bin: In textile recycling, what’s your waste size?

 October 13, 2017  

Even if a garment is no longer wearable because it’s stained, ripped or has a broken zipper or stretched-out elastic, it can often find a second life in the hands of a local artisan. Fabrics in interesting prints, or rich or unusual textures (like silk, corduroy, velvet, lace) are always in demand. List your offerings on NextDoor, Freecycle or Facebook’s Newburyport Curb Alert and make a crafter happy.

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 Interesting Stuff, News Articles, Recycling Info, US Northeast