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ONE5C: What happens to all outdated iphone cords:
Scrap or sell: The copper and aluminum in cables have value, says Deron Beal, founder and executive director of Freecycle, a site where people can give away items locally. You can sell your coffin of cords to a metal recycling facility (the places that crush cars). Beal recently got $20 doing so for a small box of mixed wires. If that sounds like too much work, post them on Freecycle.org or another buy-nothing group and a scrapper is likely to take ’em off your hands.
https://one5c.substack.com/p/what-happens-to-all-the-outdated
The Tech Edvocate: THE 10 BEST WEBSITES FOR FREE STUFF
2. Freecycle (www.freecycle.org)
Freecycle is a global community of people who are giving and getting stuff for free in their local communities. Joining a local Freecycle group connects you with members in your area who are looking to give away items or request items from others. This eco-friendly initiative aims to reduce waste while helping people get what they need without breaking the bank.
Bleeping Computer: Freecycle confirms massive data breach
Freecycle, an online forum dedicated to exchanging used items rather than trashing them, confirmed a massive data breach that affected more than 7 million users
JSTATIONX: Where Can I Donate Used Jigsaw Puzzles Near Me
8. Online Platforms: There are several online platforms where you can donate or sell used puzzles. Websites such as Freecycle, Craigslist, and Facebook Marketplace allow you to connect with people in your local area who may be interested in receiving your used puzzles.
J Station X: Where to Donate Used Board Games
5. Online Platforms:
If you are unable to find a suitable local organization, you can explore online platforms that connect donors with beneficiaries. Websites such as Freecycle, Craigslist, or local Facebook groups can help you find individuals or organizations in need of board games in your area. These platforms allow you to post your donation offer and connect with interested parties directly.
environmentamerica.org: Tips to avoid buying new stuff to save money and the planet
Freecycle Network: Freecycle is similar to Buy Nothing, in that it’s a place based program where you can sign up to give or receive free stuff in your community. One way that Freecycle is different from Buy Nothing is that you can form a “Friends Circle” with your local friends in addition to giving and receiving from other people in your town. You can sign up on their website.
https://environmentamerica.org/articles/tips-to-avoid-buying-new-stuff-to-save-money-and-the-planet/
Newsweek.com: Shock as Woman Discovers True Value of Chairs Discarded by ‘Rich People’
Sites such as Freecycle and Facebook Marketplace have reported an enormous increase in users. One woman who recently got a gem from the latter is TikTok user Emery Land, 33, a property manager from Texas.
https://www.newsweek.com/thrifting-furniture-delights-internet-chairs-rich-people-1812220
The Fast Company: Best sites for giving (and gving away) free stuff in your neighbourhood
REECYCLE
A nonprofit organization, Freecycle has local groups all over the world where members can post items they want to give away or request items they need. Everything is free, with the goal of keeping usable items out of landfills.
It’s a feel-good site, in other words. And though items on offer can be hit or miss, if you live in a reasonably populated area, they’re often more hit than not.
US Times Post: Four savvy tips to spruce up your outdoor space by upcycling unwanted indoor furniture
Or check out sites like Nextdoor, Facebook Marketplace, Freecycle, and Gumtree to see what your neighbors are giving away for free that you can reuse.