Thursday, 14 June 2007

Freecycle

I have started a Freecycle group in New Plymouth as one of my ChangeMaker projects. Here's what it is all about:

The New Plymouth Freecycle™ group is open to all who want to "recycle" that special something rather than throw it away. Whether it's a chair, a fax machine, piano or an old door, feel free to post it. Or maybe you're looking to acquire something yourself! Nonprofit groups are also welcome to participate too!

One main rule: everything posted must be free. This group is part of The Freecycle Network, a nonprofit organization and a movement of people interested in keeping good stuff out of landfills. Check out freecycle.org for other cities and info on the movement!

The Freecycle Network has just topped a membership of 4 million in the 4,140 local groups and over 75 countries! This now means that we are enabling over 400 tons a day to be kept out of landfills.

Here's a link to a Freecycle article including a video featuring creator Deron Beal on Yahoonews