Benefits of community groups

Along with this has come a range of benefits for households, according to the Seeff Property Group. These include local community groups focused on recycling and freecycling various household goods, clothing, sport and outdoor gear and the like.

It is even of benefit when you are cleaning out your garden, removing certain plants or trimming plants suitable for propagation. You might also have leftover tiles or building materials after a renovation project. If you are renovating or remodelling, you might also be able to freecycle old items such as bathroom sanitary wear, cupboards and more.

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4. Freecycle and community programs: Keep an eye out for local programs or websites like Freecycle, where people give away unwanted gardening supplies, tools, and even plants for free. Additionally, some communities offer free gardening workshops or seedling giveaways, so be sure to check if any are available in your area.

I’d stumbled across this sterling fortune by signing up to Freecycle Cape Town, a non-profit, online forum where anyone in the city can post ads to liberate themselves of unwanted possessions, find things they need but can’t afford, and track down hard-to-find whatnots.

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