When You’re Done With It … Freecycle!
Freecycling is literally an organic movement that is designed to get as much use out of items as possible. The concept is simple and perfect for these economically-aware times: When folks are done using an item, they give it to someone else.
In most cases, the “stuff” sitting around the house can be a good candidate for freecycling. Toys, clothing, furniture, appliances and even free-standing buildings, such as sheds and mobile homes all have value to individuals – you or someone else. Freecycle.net is a great place to get started. In addition to background information and protocol, their site includes links to other leading freecycling organizations and a comprehensive Recycling Group Finder that has listings for over 5,000 groups worldwide. A quick type of a zip code will provide information and links for several nearby freecycling organizations. Regardless of which side of the transactions you’re on, freecycling is a great way to improve individuals’ quality-of-life. As an added bonus, a wide range of materials stay out of landfills for considerably longer periods of time.