As
the school year is coming to an end, college students often find themselves
with a lot of items they need to get rid of.
Whether they are moving away permanently, for the summer, or simply want
to do some spring cleaning, getting rid of items can be a hassle. From couches to mini fridges to extra pens
and binders, these are all items that can be reused and do not need to be
thrown away and sit in landfills. One
option is to sell things on ebay or craigslist, however those can be a hassle
and time consuming. Another option is to
use a network called Freecycle.
The Freecycle Network is a grassroots nonprofit movement to encourage people to
give things away and prevent them from ending up in landfills. Membership is free and all you do is go to
freecycle.org, sign up, find your community, and join your local efforts. When you have something or a bundle of items
to get rid of, list your items and if members in your community want them, they
will contact you for pick up. This is an
easy and convenient method of cleaning out your dorm, house, or apartment. The Freecycle Network can also work the other
way when you may need an item that someone in your community is getting rid of.
By
using the Freecycle Network, you will reduce the amount of resources extracted
to produce new things as well as reduce the amount of pollution created during
the production and transportation of those items. Other people can benefit from what is in
essence, your garbage. You will also
save money, since all items are free.
And who doesn’t love free stuff? Visit
freecycle.org to find out more information and sign up!
