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Block Club Chicago: Jefferson Park Couple Lets Their Front Yard ‘Go Wild,’ And They’re Not Alone
But beyond some fertilized bird poop, the pair looked to their friends, neighbors and Freecycle for plants needing a home. Freecycle is a network for neighbors to get (and give) away things they no longer need instead of throwing it out.
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Voxy: 5 ways kiwis can celebrate Recycling Week
Don’t wanna Recycle? Why not Freecycle
The Freecycle Network is a grassroots movement of people who are giving (and getting) stuff for free. It’s entirely non-profit and helps keep good stuff out of landfills. Head to freecycle.org to sign up and list items that you no longer want or need. While your there, feel free to check out if there’s any bargains up for grabs in your area!
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Minneapolis Star Tribune: Five tips for becoming an ethical shopper
Shop less or secondhand
Before buying, think about whether you really need it. If you do, look for options that have a smaller footprint, said Casey Taylor, a partner in Bain and Co.’s retail practice. Invest in used products or in reusable, high-quality or easy-to-repair items. Check thrift shops, garage sales and community groups like the Freecycle Network. Another sustainable solution? Rent clothes through services like Le Tote and Rent the Runway.
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Nursing Notes: Former student nurses share their top money-saving tips
5. Be penny-wise, seek out free pickings – go to sites like Freecycle for free furniture, kitchenware and bicycles.
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The Argus: ‘We’re no burden’: At home with the Allen family in Brighton
He said: “It’s freecycle, grow your own, wild foraging, kids out and about, on screens as well, but for the most part back to the natural world, the change of the seasons, stripping ourselves down.
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The Daily News of Newburyport: Beyond the Bin: Giving new life to old items
Freecycle is the original online recycling community. As its name implies, it is dedicated only to things offered for free. Used, new and unique items show up daily. This is the best platform for listing imperfect or incomplete items. To join Freecycle, visit https://tinyurl.com/y5sza74t, click on “Join this group,” and follow the prompts.
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Evening Times: Does Glasgow really not understand climate change?
“I think Glasgow is really good for upcycling… things like freecycle on gumtree has a lot going on, cthe reuse of clothes and donations are more prominent in Glasgow than in other places…
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San Mateo Daily Journal: 7 tips for becoming an ethical shopper
3. SEEK SECONDHAND GOODS
When you choose previously owned items, you aren’t contributing to the labor and materials needed to make new goods. Check thrift shops, garage sales and community groups like the Freecycle Network for inexpensive — or free — finds. Another sustainable solution? Rent clothes through services like Tote and Rent the Runway.
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Bobvila.com:More Than a Dozen Free Resources That Will Make You a Better Homeowner
There’s actually a lot of cool stuff you can get for free, from mulch to cleaning supplies. If you’re looking for something unusual or specific, check out your local Freecycle community. And you can always give gently worn and new items to Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore donation centers
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