Most of you reading here have heard of FreeCycle.org. It is a nonprofit movement where you can get rid of items you no longer need by giving them away for free or request items that you need. There is another interesting site that is currently in its pre-stage that looks quite promising. It is attempting to address some of the major problems people have with FreeCycle.
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USPIRG.org: Guide to non-traditional gifts: Buy pre-loved clothing, tools, home goods
A variety of online groups such as Buy Nothing or Freecycle make it easy for you to get items for free from your neighbors who no longer need them. These groups are gaining popularity, with Freecycle giving away more than 24,000 items each day across more than 100 countries.
Random Length News.com: My Recycled Life: Freecycle in Your Neighborhood
When I moved into my mother’s house, supplies for multiple cats were cramming available space and I only needed enough for two cats. I used freecycle.org to find people who wanted the extra beds, scratching posts, litter pans, toys, and carriers. I was already a long-time user of the site. I continue to use it for oddball items that occupy a twilight zone between too usable to trash, but too junky or bulky or simply not in demand for resale outlets.
https://www.randomlengthsnews.com/archives/2021/10/29/freecycle-neighborhood/36495?v=79cba1185463
The Guardian: ‘We don’t need to buy more stuff’: the people who kit out their homes for free
Many people turning to skips or sites such as Freecycle in a bid to save money and help the planet
https://www.theguardian.com/money/2021/oct/23/buy-more-stuff-skips-freecycle-save-money
The Greenfield Recorder: No ‘Clean Sweep’ Bulky Waste Recycling Day planned this fall
Donovan encourages residents to call ahead to make sure a store can accept your equipment on the day you plan to visit. Reusable items may also be offered for free on an online sharing group, such as freecycle.org or a Facebook group.
Used building materials (in good condition) can be donated for reuse at the following locations. Donovan advises to call prior to delivery to confirm that your materials will be accepted, or to arrange for free pickup. Deconstruction services may be offered, and items might be tax-deductible.
https://www.recorder.com/No–Clean-Sweep–Bulky-Waste-Recycling-Day-planned-this-fall-43076895
Toysmatrix: Caravan conversion: Couple turn old DHL van into dream home now worth £15k | Travel News | Travel
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The bed was made out of an old ping pong table and a free mattress from Freecycle.
It took six months for the couple to turn the van into a home.
An amazing feat considering neither had much building experience.
Mirror.co.uk: Woman shares easy hacks for £3.70 food shop, free bike and 50p clothes
She says anyone in search of furniture, books and toys should also sign up to Freecycle.
This is an app where local people can list and request items they need or no longer want.
“My best collection to date has been a bike. Initially I collected it for our grandson, but it’s a road bike, not cool I’m guessing, so I got to keep it. I can’t tell you how thrilled I am.”
https://www.mirror.co.uk/money/woman-shares-easy-hacks-370-25035767
Solihull Observer: How to save the planet – and pennies – with secondhand furniture
A more sophisticated site, the grassroots and non-profit set up Freecycle (freecycle.org) allows searches based on location – reducing carbon footprints even further by not needing to travel so far. Membership is free and the site is carefully monitored.
Freecycle Tips and Tricks: My Messages
Now that we’ve rolled out the new Freecycle user interface, we’re starting a new occasional column in Newswire to bring you tips and tricks for getting the most out of Freecycle. Today the topic is My Messages. This new Freecycle feature lets you handle most of your communications online.
Tip #1: When you reply to a post, choose Reply Online to keep your email private.
Tip #2: Whenever you make a post or reply to a post, be sure to keep an eye out for new messages so you won’t miss anything! Simply click on the envelope icon at the upper right on any Freecycle page to get to My Messages.
My Messages is where you’ll see:
- Replies to others’ posts (online replies only)
- Replies to my posts (online replies only)
- Chats with Friends
- Contact Moderator
- Notifications (system notifications show up here)
By having more ways to communicate we can keep more stuff out of landfills and save the planet, one gift at a time!
For more information about My Messages, please see our help guide here: https://freecycle.helpscoutdocs.com/article/94-my-messages
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For more information about how to use Freecycle, click on the green question mark in the lower right-hand corner of any Freecycle.org page.
Central Recorder: Thrifty nan reveals how she saves hundreds on her grandkids
A THRIFTY nan has revealed how she saves hundreds when it comes to shopping for her grandkids, and how you can do the same.
Karen Kinton (59) has made bargain shopping her full-time occupation. Credit: latestdeals.co.uk 4 Karen never pays full price for food shop credit to latestdeals.co.uk 4 Karen picked up this bike for free on Freecycle
https://centralrecorder.com/thrifty-nan-reveals-how-she-saves-hundreds-on-her-grandkids/