I have a large handful of tools that were given to me by someone on Freecycle. They cost me nothing.
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The Augusta Chronicle: It is a Great Day To Be a Dog
Amanda told me that you can check Freecycle or a thrift store to find an inexpensive crib mattress which you can then wash down with some diluted bleach. She took some comfy fleece material and cut two pieces that extended 6 inches past the edge of the mattress. Then, cut four inch long strips that are about two inches wide. Place one piece of fabric on top of the mattress, and one on the bottom, lining up your strips. Now, tie these strips (a top one to a bottom one) together, all the way around. And there you have it!!
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Yahoo News: Where to Get The Most Money For Your Used Gadgets
A final option is Freecycle. The Freecycle Network has over 5000 groups around the world that match people getting rid of old items with those who want it. You won’t make any money with this one, but it may keep things that you think are junk from going into the landfill.
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Telegraph.co.uk: Stop spending – start sharing instead
One site to try is Justfortheloveofit.org. Simply register your location and anything you have to offer. Or if you need something on a more permanent basis, try Freecycle.com, an online community that matches people who have items they want to get rid of with people who can use them. Not only kind on the environment by reducing landfill, Freecycle is great for the pocket, too.
As one of the main rules of Freecycle is a “pick up yourself” policy, your local group is a handy way of getting rid of large items you would normally have to pay to have removed, such as garden furniture and sheds.
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Down To Earth: Champion of recyclers
On May 1, 2003, Deron Beal, an American engineer, sent an e-mail to 40 friends and a handful of non-profits in Tucson, Arizona. The e-mail led to the formation of the Freecycle Network, which provided recycling services to businesses in Tucson.
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Vancouver Sun: Opinion: Most Vancouverites are happy with their social connectedness
Consider Freecycle. In Vancouver, there are well over 7,000 registered users of Freecycle, an online site that connects those who wish to discard used household items with those who want them. No money is exchanged, but friendly conversations are part of the deal. Everyone on Freecycle shares a commitment to keeping city landfills free of their stuff, and when people share a commitment, they like to chat about it.
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Malaysia Star: Swap, don’t junk
You just need to ask
Another swapping network that has been gaining popularity in Malaysia is The Freecycle Network (TFN).
Tagged as “a free version of eBay”, TFN is a non-profit cyber movement where members can give or get stuff for free within their local communities. It promotes reuse, which is one way to reduce waste and save our environment.
The Freecycle group has its own e-mail group and volunteer moderator in its individual city, town or district. Once you register as a member with the local group, you can post a message on anything that you want to give away, or receive messages on what other people are giving away. If you are interested in any item, all you need is to request for it. The moderator will match the requester with the giver through e-mail.
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Mirror.co.uk: Sofa, so good, BBQ business, bus signs, sinks and shower curtains
Q – I have just moved into my new home and managed to get an Ikea Klippan sofa for nothing from the Freecycle website. However, the cover needs to be replaced. Do Ikea still sell replacements or do you have any other ideas on how I could make it as good as new?
Stephen Lam, Woking, Surrey
ZENA SAYS: Lucky you! And you’ll be pleased to hear you can still get a replacement from Ikea. Covers cost from £24.99 and they have some funky designs as well as plain colours. If you want something completely different, take a look at www.bemz.com where you can buy covers for all Ikea furniture. Klippan covers start at £95. Alternatively, if it’s not too badly worn you could dye your existing cover or hide it with a throw and cushions.
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Telegraph.co.uk:Festival of Business: starting a business without any cash
Source any equipment you need for free through Freecycle (freecycle.org), a community website on which people can recycle unwanted items, or the freebie section of listings sites such as Gumtree (gumtree.com) and Craigslist (craigslist.co.uk). Right now, for example, someone is offering a free office table in London and free catering equipment in Edgbaston.
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TechHive: Get back to your roots with vintage video games
Where to buy
Freecycle and Craigslist are two great places to get started. Freecycle is a network of thousands of members-only mailing lists, localized by geographical region. Members give stuff away for free to others who can use that stuff. The goal: Keep things out of landfills by encouraging reuse. I’ve used the service before to snag stuff like vintage Macs and a Commodore Amiga, complete with a big crate of classic Amiga games. The online classified service Craigslist is also a great place to find stuff for free or at a very low cost from people looking to make space in their family room.
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