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ABC News: Freecycle Network Grows Globally in Bad Economy

November 7, 2011 fiona

With those three words, Deron Beal of Tucson, Ariz., helped move the yard sale online, only with no money changing hands.

Beal is the founder of The Freecycle Network, or Freecycle.org. It’s a grassroots gifting network that — thanks to the sour economy and a growing commitment to the environment — has transformed into a global movement of millions offering, wanting and taking all manner of stuff.

Staffed by volunteer moderators and loosely overseen by Beal, Freecycle aims to let you share your old TVs, clothes, broken blenders, tire chains and moving boxes with people nearby, using e-mail groups at Yahoo! and on the network’s website.

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Afro American: Jobs, Jobs, Jobs, Stupid

November 3, 2011 fiona

The children’s toys are mostly second hand, and their clothes are hand-me-downs that John got through Freecycle.org, an international website with local groups that trade items for free. About 300 people in Osceola County and three neighboring counties, undoubtedly struggling like the Nailors, are in their group, exchanging household items, furniture, toys, clothes, and even food like fresh eggs… “Amanda and Emily are young, so they don’t realize how poor we are,” Sarah told Cass. “But when they get older …”

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AARP News: Music to My Ears: “I Got It for FREE!”

October 30, 2011 fiona

Don’t forget about The Freecycle Network, either. That’s a worldwide network of community based groups that’s dedicated to keeping good stuff out of landfills by helping people give unwanted items to people who can use them.

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The Political Carnival: A Note On How You Can Help Your Neighbor

October 27, 2011 fiona

For a couple years now I’ve been a member of my local Freecyle. I’ve gotten rid of a stove and a/c for junk (someone made a couple bucks and I got them off my porch) and I’ve been able to help out some families that had been burned out of their homes with towels and sheets. It feels good, and it’s easy.

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Housing Predictor: Seven Ways to Green Homes on the Cheap

October 13, 2011 fiona

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Reuters: Social Sharing: The Freecycling Movement Joins Facebook

October 5, 2011 fiona

There are lots of ways to give and get quality used stuff for free. Craig’s List. Local Thrift Stores. Freecycle.org. A new effort seeks to combine these efforts with millions of Facebook users to create a freecycling powerhouse.

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Fox News: Lose It! 4 Ways to Get Rid of Your Old Carpet

September 24, 2011 fiona

2. Donate it. As long as it’s clean and smells all right, many charity organizations will take old carpets and rugs. Many animal shelters and training facilities welcome pieces of old carpeting to use for the bottom of dog and cat cages. Craigslist’s “free” section and Freecycle are great online resources if you’d rather avoid hauling a big roll of carpet in the back of your car.

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WKBW-TV: Reusing and Recycling 101

September 23, 2011 fiona

Going Above and Beyond
While waste reduction starts at home, communities nationwide are forming around the premise that less is more. Freecycle (Freecycle.org) — started in Tucson, Ariz., before spreading throughout the U.S. — helps people be the best possible reusers. Through the Freecycle network, members are able to donate — or pick up — used products, such as appliances, furniture, toys and bikes.

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Gadgetsteria: GS Tips: Moving All Your Gadgets

September 19, 2011 fiona

Utilizing a service like Freecycle is a great way to get rid of items that still work but are no longer useful to you. Consider giving away old monitors, computer books, or even an old desktop machine. Chances are someone is bound to want some or all of what you’re offering – especially if it’s free – even if they’re just going to use it for parts or to tinker with as a hobby. You’ll save yourself a trip to a thrift store and benefit someone in your community at the same time. Win, meet win.

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NASDAQ: Don?t Bury Your Technotrash

September 18, 2011 fiona

For manufacturers’ take-back programs, visit the Web site of the Electronics TakeBack Coalition . Dell partners with Staples and Goodwill to collect Dell products in their stores . To find other places to recycle electronics, visit www.earth911.com and search by zip code. Of course, you can always give your e-trash away to someone who wants it. Join your local Freecycle group .

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