[Sust-mar] The Freecycle Network in the Maritimes

[Peter Watson]

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.

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:

http://www.freecycle.org/display.php?region=Canada  .


Here's some more information from the Freecycle home page:  


    Welcome!

The Freecycle Network^(TM) 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!

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! Tell a friend 
about Freecycle^(TM)! <http://www.freecycle.org/emailLink.php>

http://www.freecycle.org/

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