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Ventura County Star: Eco-tip: For a book’s final chapter, recycling options vary

Books free of mold, mildew or water stains may be donated to thrift stores; sold on sites such as eBay, Craigslist, or OfferUp; given away to a Friends of the Library organization or through sites such as Freecycle or bookmooch.com; or brought to a bookstore, such as Abednego Books, in Ventura, which accepts used books and, in exchange, offers partial store credit toward book purchases. Through the Little Free Libraries nonprofit organization, some people set up book-swap enclosures in front of their homes.

https://eu.vcstar.com/story/news/local/2024/02/17/eco-tip-for-a-books-final-chapter-recycling-options-vary/72631979007/

Brides: Brides Can Borrow Vintage Wedding Dresses for Free at This New Jersey Library

Puccio has collected these two dozen gowns from second-hand stores or Freecycle, a nonprofit organization that recycles goods to new owners for free. If anyone in the local area is interested in wearing one of Puccio’s dresses, they don’t even need to have (or get) a library card, since the director personally owns these pieces. “It’s not like I’m slapping a barcode on it and checking it out,” Puccio noted to the outlet. “If somebody comes in and wants a wedding gown, they just have to tell me: yes, they want it, and what they want it for.” Puccio is also letting brides-to-be alter any of her vintage frocks to better suit their style and body type. 

https://www.brides.com/library-director-loans-free-wedding-dresses-8576678

Wealth Of Geeks: 7 Easy Ways To Get Free Baby Clothes Samples for Your Child

Freecycle Network

The Freecycle Network is a tremendous community-driven platform where people give away items they no longer need, including baby clothes and accessories. It’s a grassroots movement of people giving (and getting) stuff for free in their hometowns.

How to Find Baby Items: Sign up on the Freecycle website and search for baby-related giveaways in your local area. You can often find listings for baby clothes, toys, and sometimes larger items like cribs or strollers.

https://wealthofgeeks.com/free-baby-clothes-samples/

Irish Country Magazine: How to dispose of your Christmas tree and recycle other decorations

Unwanted toys and gifts

Barnardos is running a toy drive right now so you can donate any toys your children are no longer using to them. You can also join your local Freecycle group on Facebook where you can offer unwanted items to people in your area. If they are in excellent condition, you can also sell them on Done Deal or Buy and Sell.

Montgomery Community Media: Eco-Friendly Christmas Tree Disposal Options

How to Dispose of an Artificial Tree

  • Request a bulk trash pickup if you have a Montgomery County-provided trash service.
  • If you don’t have trash service provided by Montgomery County, contact your homeowner’s association for instructions.
  • If your artificial tree is still usable, then consider posing it on Craigslist, Facebook, Freecycle, or other similar neighborhood lists.

The Conservative Nut: Free household items for low income families

Freecycle

In a world where waste is becoming a growing concern, organizations like Freecycle have taken up the responsibility of promoting and preserving the environment by providing an alternative to throwing away gently used items. Freecycle is a grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving and getting stuff for free in their own towns. It’s all about reuse and keeping good stuff out of landfills while connecting people in their communities.

https://theconservativenut.com/free-household-items-for-low-income-families/

The Conservative Nut: How to get free laptop online

Freecycle and Craigslist

Aside from using your social network, there are other platforms that can help you get a free laptop. Two popular options are Freecycle and Craigslist.

How to use Freecycle and Craigslist to get a free laptop

Freecycle is a nonprofit movement of people giving and getting items for free in their own towns. You can sign up for free and browse through a list of available items, including laptops. You can post a wanted ad for a laptop and wait for someone in your local community to respond. You can also join local Facebook groups dedicated to Freecycle to increase your chances of finding a laptop.

https://theconservativenut.com/how-to-get-free-laptop-online/

The Nation Newspaper: Countdown to Christmas: Tips for coping during Yuletide

Look for free or low-cost items online. You may be able to find free items to use as gifts or decorations online, for example through websites like Freecycle.

https://thenationonlineng.net/countdown-to-christmas-tips-for-coping-during-yuletide/

LifeHacker: How to Recycle, Repurpose, or Dispose of Broken Christmas Lights

How to donate Christmas lights

If you don’t have a purpose for gently used light strands that still work, try finding them a new home. You can list them for free on Freecycle, Facebook Marketplace, or Nextdoor. You could also gift them to crafty, DIY-minded friends, family, or neighbors, or look for a community organization, such as an after-school program, church, shelter, or assisted living center that might accept donations of holiday decorations.

https://lifehacker.com/home/how-to-recycle-christmas-lights

Ticker TV News: How can I Get A Free Sling?

Freecycle and classified ads: Websites like Freecycle and classified ads platforms can also be valuable resources in your quest for a free sling. These platforms allow individuals to give away items they no longer need, and you might just stumble upon someone offering a sling for free. Keep an eye on these websites and be proactive in reaching out to potential donors.

https://ticker.tv/news/how-can-i-get-a-free-sling/208330/#gsc.tab=0