hey folks .. plz plz check this out ..

Discussion in 'U.K.' started by Maon, Dec 7, 2006.

  1. Maon

    Maon Member

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    www.freecycle.org



    The Freecycle Network™ is made up of many individual groups across the globe. It's a grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving (& getting) stuff for free in their own towns. Each local group is moderated by a local volunteer (them's good people). Membership is free. To sign up, find your community by clicking on the region on the left. You may then go directly to your local group by clicking on "Go To" or you may immediately joining by clicking on "Join." It will generate an automatic e-mail which, when sent, will sign you up for the local group and send you a response with instructions on how it works. Can't find a group near you? You might want to consider starting one (click on "Start a Group" for instructions). Have fun!

    The Freecycle Network was started in May 2003 to promote waste reduction in Tucson's downtown and help save desert landscape from being taken over by landfills. The Network provides individuals and non-profits an electronic forum to "recycle" unwanted items. One person's trash can truly be another's treasure!

    How does it work?



    When you want to find a new home for something -- whether it's a chair, a fax machine, piano, or an old door -- you simply send an e-mail offering it to members of the local Freecycle group.

    Or, maybe you're looking to acquire something yourself. Simply respond to a member's offer, and you just might get it. After that, it's up to the giver to decide who receives the gift and to set up a pickup time for passing on the treasure.

    Our main rule: Everything posted must be free, legal, and appropriate for all ages.



    Non-profit organizations also benefit from The Freecycle Network. Post the item or items you want to give away and specify that you wish the gift to go to a nonprofit cause. It's entirely your choice! It's a free cycle of giving. The Freecycle Network is incorporated as a nonprofit organization and is tax-exempt under the IRS 501(c)3 ruling.

    Who can use The Freecycle Network?

    Think globally, recycle locally. The Freecycle Network is open to all communities and to all individuals who want to participate. Freecycle groups are moderated by local volunteers from across the globe who facilitate each local group - grassroots at its best!

    (text copied and pasted from www.freecycle.org)
     
  2. Peace-Phoenix

    Peace-Phoenix Senior Member

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    Man alive, looks good! And good to see you popping your head around the door Giles, how's it going?
     
  3. dapablo

    dapablo redefining

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    Been logged into my local branch for a couple of months and for even a quiet area like where I live there seems to be plenty of activity.
     
  4. phoenix_indigo

    phoenix_indigo dreadfully real

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    thanks for that link ... joined the two in my area just now. dont' have anything to offer at the moment, but probably in the future i will.
     
  5. PooBrain

    PooBrain Motson

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    JOined my local one quite a while ago :D
     
  6. ripple

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    Yip, this is a well good idea, joined up a little while ago, havent used it yet but when I have a tidy up it will come in handy :)
     
  7. lithium

    lithium frogboy

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    I registered with my local group on the weekend and have already used it:)

    Thanks for posting Moan:D what a great idea.
     
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