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Big News Network.com: Going Green at Home: Junk Removal Tips for the Environmentally Aware

3. Donate and Rehome

Many things you no longer need may still be beneficial to other people. Think about giving household items, toys, clothing, and furniture to thrift stores, shelters, or local charities. You can also give things away for free by using local community groups or internet marketplaces like Craigslist and Freecycle.

https://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/274419702/going-green-at-home-junk-removal-tips-for-the-environmentally-aware

EPN.org: Where to get a free blood pressure monitor?

9. **Consider Freecycle or Craigslist**

Platforms like Freecycle or Craigslist often have individuals giving away items they no longer need. Browse through these platforms to see if anyone is offering a free blood pressure monitor in your area.

EPN.org: Where to donate computer monitors?

1. Craigslist or Freecycle

Consider posting your monitor on websites such as Craigslist or Freecycle. There may be individuals or organizations in your local community that could benefit from your donation.

Publift: Freecycle.org

“As the executive director of a small charity (with extremely limited staffing) but with a huge global mission, it was critical that we find a partner that was able to provide us with latchkey services that would just work and would provide the critical additional ad income for our global mission of keeping good stuff out of landfills via online and globally local gifting. Publift has delivered in spades on all counts. We highly recommend them.”

Deron Beal, Founder | United States

https://www.publift.com/case-studies/freecycle

EPN: Where can I get a free laptop?

Freecycle

Freecycle is an online platform where individuals can give away items they no longer need. By joining your local Freecycle community, you can find people giving away laptops for free. Keep an eye on the listings and promptly respond if you find an offer that matches your needs.

Money Pantry: 20 Surprising Places to Get Free Gardening Supplies

6. Browse Freecycle

When it comes to free stuff there’s a site that I often recommend – and that’s Freecycle.

This handy site lets you get stuff for free and give away stuff that you no longer want. This saves waste and money too.

Have a browse on there to see if you can find anyone giving away free gardening supplies. You could find things like planters, compost, and gardening tools on there for free.

https://moneypantry.com/free-gardening-supplies/

The New Yorker: A Guide To Getting Rid Of Everything

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/02/28/a-guide-to-getting-rid-of-almost-everything-decluttering

(Please note that the article sits behind a paywall)

https://newswire.freecycle.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/A-Guide-to-Getting-Rid-of-Almost-Everything-_-The-New-Yorker.pdf

Yahoo Movie News: 10 Genuinely Helpful Tips That’ll Save You Money On School Uniform

Parents can check if their child’s school or Parent Teacher Association (PTA) has a second-hand selling group, where you may be able to pick up pre-loved items. While this might not be available at every school, you could try organising your own second-hand sale with the school or check social media sites and apps such as Facebook Marketplace or Freecycle.

https://uk.movies.yahoo.com/movies/10-genuinely-helpful-tips-thatll-230103975.html

Spotted in Ely: JOIN THE ELY FREECYCLE COMMUNITY:

The Freecycle Network® is a global movement that believes in the power of sharing, recycling, and building a community.

Founded in 2003, it has grown into a vast network with millions of members in over 5000 volunteer-run local groups worldwide. The website provides a platform where individuals can give away items they no longer need or find treasures they seek, all for free. It is a grassroots, non-profit organisation that focuses on reducing waste, promoting reuse, and creating a strong sense of community.

https://www.spottedinely.com/join-the-ely-freecycle-community/

Money Pantry: 7 Easy Ways to Get Free Envelopes!

7. Freecycle

Freecycle is a website where people can give away stuff and get stuff for free. So, have a look on there as you may be able to find people offering free envelopes on there.