Low Carbon: The Freecycle Network and Freegle
The worldwide Freecycle Network is made up of many individual groups across the globe. It's a grassroots movement of people who are giving (and getting) stuff for free in their own towns.
Freecycle groups match people who have things they want to get rid of with people who can use them. Our goal is to keep usable items out of landfills. By using what we already have on this earth, we reduce consumerism, manufacture fewer goods, and lessen the impact on the earth. Another benefit of using Freecycle is that it encourages us to get rid of junk that we no longer need and promote community involvement in the process.
How does Freecycle work?
Everything posted must be free, legal and appropriate for all ages. When you want to OFFER something - whether it's a chair, fax machine, piano or an old door, simply send an email to your group.
Maybe you're looking to acquire something yourself? Post a WANTED message and a group member may just have what you're looking for. Alert the group with a follow-up RECEIVED email.
After that it is up to the giver to decide who receives the gift from the responses only they receive and to set up a collection time, and finally post an item TAKEN message.
To find out more about the international organisation click here
To find out more about Freecycle in the UK click here
The UK now has a separate organisation called Freegle and this site has a list of groups for the North West and more information on how to make sure that your unwanted items are put to good use. Read more about Freegle
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Chester Freecycle has now become chesterfreegle after some good work from the UK moderators.
Thanks,
Mat
In the UK at least, Freegle is the new Freecycle. Over 120 former Freecycle groups have left over the last 3 days, and over 550,000 members are now freeglers.
There are a number of Freegle groups covering the UK. To find the nearest and most appropriate group for your area (be it in the North West or further afield), simply go to www.freegle.co.uk and search by area.
For Chester and the surrounding areas: ChesterFreegle, FlintshireFreegle and several others will be appropriate.
We welcome all kinds, pop in and find out what all the fuss is about ;-)
Regards
Amy
@Amy - the URL where you can search for a Freegle group in your area is www.ilovefreegle.org/groups
Happy freegling :-)!
Not sure why the above link didn't work - it's www.ilovefreegle.org/groups
Freecycle is still alive and well in the UK with hundreds of groups. It has not been replaced by Freegle though some Freecycle groups have been renamed by replacing the "cyc" with a "g".
Both Freecycle and Freegle groups help reduce landfill and help local communities through the simple act of giving unwanted items away.
The UK Freecycle Page is at http://www.uk.freecycle.org/
Don't know why people don't just start using JumbleAID.com and do some real good!
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