What Are Reuse Groups
Everyone could use a closet cleaning now and again. In fact, there is a good chance your closet is full of clothes waiting to make a comeback, or the extra computer monitor, or some kitchen supplies you got as a gift (don’t worry, Aunt Mildred will never know you don’t actually like rice).
Freecycle — The Poor Man’s Salvation Army
Instead of throwing out everything in the trash, the more eco-friendly option would be to find a recycle group online. The Freecycle Network is one of the biggest online organizations that sets people up in community groups so they can exchange their old goods. Thousands of mini groups have been created and it’s free to join.
The way it works is that you simply exchange your stuff for someone else’s, without trying to sell it. For instance, trade up your old TV for a new cell phone, or take that slightly worn coffee table and give it to someone who can use it right away instead of waiting for a charity group like Salvation Army to come pick it up from your home. Continue reading
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