The provenance of his garments is important to Grant. In fact, the provenance of his everything is important. We are meeting in the office of Cookson & Clegg, the Blackburn clothing factory he bought in 2015. Within a few minutes, I’ve learned that the table we’re sitting at came from Freecycle in Crystal Palace, the bookcase from a skip. I suspect these details have always mattered to Grant, 53, who is best known as a judge on The Great British Sewing Bee, but they’re especially pertinent since his book, Less, argues that we should all buy fewer things. Grant is very exercised about this idea, and the book’s affably bossy subtitle is a much better clue to his personal energy than its minimalist title: Stop Buying So Much Rubbish: How Having Fewer, Better Things Can Make Us Happier.
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Sunderland Echo: Choose sustainability to heal our ailing planet
1. Forget flat-pack furniture
Whilst Ikea is a wonderful company for climate goals, it’s still best to skip flat-pack furniture isles and head instead to your local charity shop, antiques market, or car boot sales. There are also lots of websites like freecycle or Vinterior. Not only will you be giving pre-loved items a second lease of life, but you’ll also be avoiding the ge carbon footprint involved in producing and shipping furniture. Often, older furniture is better made and has more character too, so you’ll be investing in a solid piece that you can admire for years.
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Freecycle, a global network for giving away used goods, is a great place to find secondhand furniture, gadgets, and even clothes – all without spending a penny.
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Another piece features a Zimmer frame she found in the street.
“It’s classic waste. The NHS gives them out for free and people don’t want a used one. You see them a lot,” she said.
She has also collected items from online sites like eBay and Freecycle.
“It’s incredible what people chuck away.
“I always tell people I’m going to use it in art, and they’re fascinated and pleased. They’re glad it’s being used.”
Wells Nub News: Last chance to Freecycle in 2024!
What is Freecycle?
Freecycle is a grassroots movement that promotes sustainability and community. It’s a great way to reduce waste and give things a second life.
How it works:
- Donating: Bring your unwanted items to the event. Make sure they are in good condition and clean.
- Finding treasures: Browse the stalls and find items you need or want.
- Reducing waste: Help reduce waste by giving your unwanted items a new home.
Why Freecycle?
- It’s free: Everything is free!
- It’s fun: It’s a great way to meet new people and have fun.
- It’s sustainable: It helps reduce waste and promotes sustainability.
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I bought a big suitcase. BIG SUITCASE – the most essential tool of the character comedian. I poked around charity shops and Freecycle and Facebook Marketplace with no luck. It needed to be BIG and it needed to be available soon (it was purchased in advance of Brighton Fringe in May, when I was doing 5 shows over 2 consecutive weekends, travelling back and forth from London to Brighton every day.)
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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/
HeadTopics: ‘I’ve saved £26k buying everything for my kids second hand’
When she was pregnant with Isaac, Helen sourced a cot for £20, as well as a Moses’ basket and a chest of drawers for free and a changing unit that only cost £10 – by utilising Facebook groups where members post things they’re looking to quickly flog, as well as FreeCycle and car boot sales. It didn’t stop at furniture, as Helen found baby clothes and even cloth nappies on second-hand sites that were in good condition, if not new.
https://headtopics.com/uk/i-ve-saved-26k-buying-everything-for-my-kids-second-hand-47492232