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Nothing in the sust-mar queue today, so I (Peter) thought I'd fill the
temporary lull in messages
with a heads up on the Freecycle Network which has taken solid foothold
in the Maritime Provinces. In a nutshell, Freecycle is nonprofit
movement of online people who are giving (& getting) stuff for free
in their own towns, and therefore keeping stuff out of the landfill.
I've been making great use of Halifax Freecycle recently to get rid of
extra stuff that I no longer need, such as leftovers from home
projects, old computer and electronic items that either work or could
work with a bit of skilled tinkering, old records and cd's, and much
more.<br>
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There are now 11 Freecycle communities in Nova Scotia, eight in New
Brunswick, and one in Prince Edward Island. The largest is Halifax with
over 4800 members and the smallest is in Edmunston with 16 members.
Anyone interested can
find or join one near your town by visiting:<br>
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
href="http://www.freecycle.org/display.php?region=Canada">http://www.freecycle.org/display.php?region=Canada</a>
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Here's some more information from the Freecycle home page: <br>
<h2><small>Welcome!</small></h2>
<p>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. Can't find a group near you? You might
want to consider starting one (click on "Start a Group" for
instructions). Have fun! </p>
<p>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!</p>
<h2><small>How does it work?</small></h2>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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. </p>
<p> Our main rule: Everything posted must be free, legal, and
appropriate for all ages. </p>
<p>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.</p>
<h2><small>Who can use The Freecycle Network?</small></h2>
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! <a
href="http://www.freecycle.org/emailLink.php">Tell a friend about
Freecycle™!</a><br>
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<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.freecycle.org/">http://www.freecycle.org/</a><br>
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