Freecycle Network

Freecycle.org

Freecycle gives its members the opportunity to offer used items, normally thrown in the landfill, to other members in the community. Freecycle is an international organization sectioned into groups of local communities.
The members join the community closest to them and post "Wanted" or "Offer" ads on the website. The items wanted can include anything from musical instruments to clothes. People are able to offer anything from extra garden produce to pots and pans.
There are rules to posting and regulations about what can be offered or asked for by the members. Spamming of the website is not tolerated and will result in the member's account being terminated.
The freecycle website is not designed to replace a trash service. The items must be in good condition or able to be repaired with minimal expense.
Fast Facts:
1. Also known as "TFN" or "Freecycle.org"
2. Local chapters: 4,180
3. Members: 6.7million and growing
4. Each local group has a [[Yahoo!]] Groups mailing
Motto:

"Changing the world one gift at a time."
Background

The Freecycle Network was formed originally as part of a non-profit project to clean up waste in Tuscon, Arizona. The first email groups were started by the group founder, Deron Beal.
Popularity

The concept has spread around the world, spawning groups in over 50 countries. Other services have cropped up as well, attempting to imitate the best of the Freecycle Network and add a twist here and there to the details.

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- EcoWorldly: Don't Just Recycle, Freecycle Network It April 27, 2008
- Danny Lipford: The Freecycle Network March 7, 2008
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