Look out for non-profit or local neighbourhood groups online such as Freecycle – these are good places to sell, swap or give your pre-loved items. Other organisations, such as Furniture Donation Network, will directly give your items to someone in need.
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Belfast Telegraph: Good egg: Fermanagh woman Diana’s rescue hens rule the roost
The keen environmentalist is the founder of Fermanagh Freecycle and her hens have taken over her life as they roam freely around her home.
She was recently involved in another rescue mission around Lisbellaw after one of her hens went missing for 10 hours, although it later turned up unscathed.
Property Reporter
3. Use paint in creative ways
When working with a tight budget, it’s a good idea to colour match designer paints. You can often find the tester pots on Gumtree or Freecycle.
You don’t even have to paint an entire room to make a drastic change, especially as this can be quite a big job.
https://www.propertyreporter.co.uk/household/ow-to-update-your-home-interiors-on-a-budge.html
Keighley News
“Good-quality unwanted items can be taken to a local charity shop or furniture recycling projects, which are starting to open again. You can also post them on internet sites such as Freecycle or Gumtree.”
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11. PICK UP A FREEBIE
Before heading to the shops to buy a bike or paddling pool, search the website Freecycle (freecycle.org.uk).
Enter your local area and see what is up for grabs. Try Facebook Marketplace, too.
Telegraph & Argus :Extra 500 tonnes of waste collected in Bradford per week during pandemic
The authority yesterday put out a statement urging residents to try and cut down on the waste they leave to be collected.
They have been asked to consider taking items to charity shops, furniture recycling warehouses or to “post them on internet sites such as Freecycle or Gumtree.”
Henley Standard: Friends create sci-fi comedy film with set made in garage
When a shadowy stranger is murdered in Mr Yim’s Soup House, a diner in the solar system, traffic cop Lucha Flax decides to play detective.
The 22-year-olds came up with the idea shortly after graduating from the University of Southampton last summer.
Using websites like Freecycle and chipboard donated by Construct Scenery they spent about a month building the set.
They assembled a cast and crew of 20, some of whom had to leave the set for a day to attend their graduation ceremonies, with actors, comedians, artists, film makers and musicians giving their time for free.
Mr Evans, who lives in St Mark’s Road and studied English and history, said: “We happened to go to university by chance together and that’s when we started making comedy shorts together. https://www.henleystandard.co.uk/news/henley-on-thames/153521/friends-create-sci-fi-comedy-film-with-set-made-in-garage.html
The Sun: HOUSE ABOUT THAT I’ve done up my house for free – I found my bath in the roadside & rug at the tip (but I DID pay 6p for my loo)
Familiarise yourself with upcycling websites like Ilovefreegle.org, freecycle.org, gumtree.com and Facebook Marketplace.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/11545227/hannah-isted-tip-south-wales-furniture/
Bradford Telegraph and Argus: 6 tips to deal with your lockdown rubbish mountain
PASS IT ON
You may have items that you no longer need but that still work and other people would be interested in.
That old chest of drawers or dining chair might be just what your neighbour is looking for.
You can use sites like Freecycle, Upcycle or local Facebook groups and find people in your area who might be interested in taking items you were planning to throw away.
This will save you money and also reduces waste. Make sure the process is contact free during the lockdown period!
https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/18408342.6-tips-deal-lockdown-rubbish-mountain/