Freecycle is one of those things I have know about but never really got on with. The idea is that goods are offered free of charge to anyone in the group can use it. Re-use it instead of sending it to landfill. It is amazing what people no longer want and just what excellent condition most of the offerings are in. I had a go at it several years ago but could not get on with it. I now have a new way of dealing with all the emails which makes the job much easier.
You join a local group, the idea being you reduce the travelling as well, and as people post wanted adds and offer ads emails are squirted to everyone on the group. You reply to the email and organise to hand over or collect the goods. No money must change hands. It is about the re-use bit the the green movements "recycle, reuse" mantra.
It is really good. I have had a almost brand new fridge for the shed, an angle poise lamp with magnifying glass, something I have been promising to get for modelling and just off tonight to pick up a juicer and toasty maker, things Miss L has been asking for. If it does not work out then they will be back on Freecycle.
Click HERE for the link to Freecycle UK.
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