March 20, 2012
by Reduce
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We all know that getting what you need through sharing, borrowing and swapping instead of buying new is good for the planet: It reduces your use of virgin materials and keeps useful items from heading to the landfill. But did you know you could land a few freebies in the process? From no-cost education to [...] Continue reading
Share on FacebookSeptember 14, 2011
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Got a couch, TV or set of dishes in good condition that you need to get rid of? Now you can find a new home for your unwanted, but usable goods while you update your Facebook status. Online classifieds company Oodle is launching new FreeCircle communities on Facebook, allowing neighbors to offer reusable items to [...] Continue reading
Share on FacebookNovember 11, 2010
by Reduce
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Everyone likes free stuff, but free stuff in the name of saving the environment is even better. Many Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facilities around the country have product exchange rooms, sometimes called swap rooms or swap shops. These rooms offer safe, unopened HHW items for public consumption, keeping them out of the landfill and letting [...] Continue reading
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