Contact local churches, libraries, grade schools, day care centers, children’s hospitals and foster care programs–or post an ad on the website of the Freecycle Network (freecycle.org), a green, grass-roots collective that acts as a digital curbside.
Members list items they wish to part with, but with one catch: It must be free, and it must be local. A few more giving options:
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Wouldn’t it be nice to never have to worry about those awkward packages again? I thought it would be great. In reference to the title of this suggestion, I asked myself, “What do high-class restaurants use?” Do they use paper napkins, paper towels? Of course not! They use cloth napkins. Now, not being rich, I decided to check Freecycle to see if anyone had any before I ran off to Ann’s Linens or Walmart to spend my hard-earned money on brand-new cloth napkins. I was in luck.
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Freecycle is a wonderful thing I discovered several years ago that has saved me more money than I could ever account for. I have completely furnished two homes with it. The premise is simple. We, as a society, throw away millions of dollars in furniture, clothing, toys and appliances every year filling our landfills to capacity and beyond. Much of what we throw away is still perfectly usable. We’ve upgraded, updated, changed décor or color schemes. Why not see if someone else can use it before you throw it out?
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New this year, a MCC Freecycle event will happen during the 6th Annual Dumpster Dive on the Clock Tower Lawn from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. Students and employees are encouraged to participate by bringing in functional items from home that they want to get rid of. The Freecycle event will allow others a chance to use something you don’t need anymore. Everything will be free. Knick-knacks, clothing, pictures, toys/games, books, luggage, dishes, purses, sports gear, holiday items, tools and more will be accepted. Restrictions include items that are larger than one person can easily carry and no weapons or illegal items will be accepted. An individual does not need to bring something in order to take something. MCC already recycles but it is always better to REUSE.
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– On that same note, why not sell off some of your old costumes and make a little money for this year’s? Ebay and Craigslist are great sites, and if you just want to clear out closet space but don’t care about recouping your cash, consider Freecycle.org.
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Q: Is it possible to recycle or compost leftover pieces of fabric?
A: Small fabric scraps are the heart of patchwork quilts. If creating quilts isn’t a pastime of yours, consider donating your scraps to a church, a retirement home or a charity that collects them for quilt-making or other crafts projects. Some animal shelters accept fabric scraps for pet bedding. Martha Stewart Living donates fabric to Materials for the Arts (www.mfta.org), a New York City organization that supplies schools and arts programs. Look for a similar group in your area. Another option is the Freecycle Network (www.freecycle.org), an online community that lets you post anything you’re willing to give away
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The 5th annual solar-powered concert and green fair takes place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, March 27. The event features live music by Michael P., The Wayback Machine, Spirit Familia and The Opposables. Speakers, games, kids’ activities, food, a freecycle.org “free-meet” and exhibits round out the fair. Kids can paint their own canvas bag and visit The Physics Factory, a modified school bus for hands-on science experimentation. Free. Visit www.solarrocktucson.com for more information.
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